Symptoms to watch for
See a specialist early — the right diagnosis prevents complications.
- Severe constant upper abdominal pain, often radiating to the back
- Nausea, vomiting and inability to keep food down
- Fever and rapid heart rate
- Steatorrhea — pale, oily, foul-smelling stools (chronic)
- Weight loss and new-onset diabetes (chronic)
Treatment options offered
- 1ICU management with fluids, pain control and nutrition
- 2Urgent gallstone removal to prevent recurrence
- 3Endoscopic / percutaneous drainage of pancreatic collections
- 4Necrosectomy for infected pancreatic necrosis
- 5Frey's procedure / lateral pancreaticojejunostomy for chronic pancreatitis
Recovery & return to routine
Mild acute attack — 5–7 days hospital. Severe attack — weeks of ICU care. Chronic pancreatitis surgery — discharge in 7–10 days with significant pain relief.
Why patients choose Dr. Nitin Jain
Hepatobiliary-trained surgeon experienced in the full pancreatitis spectrum — from medical management of mild cases to complex necrosectomy and pancreatic drainage / resection surgery.
Frequently asked questions
Where Dr. Nitin Jain performs Pancreatitis Surgery in Mumbai
Pancreatitis Surgery is offered at the hospitals below — click through for hospital-specific details, insurance, directions and OPD timings.

Pancreatitis Surgery at Hiranandani Hospital
Powai, Mumbai
NABH & JCI accredited multi-specialty tertiary care hospital

Pancreatitis Surgery at Fortis Hospital
Mulund, Mumbai
Quaternary-care multi-specialty hospital

Pancreatitis Surgery at Zynova Shalby
Ghatkopar, Mumbai
Multi-specialty tertiary care hospital with advanced GI, HPB & laparoscopy programme

Pancreatitis Surgery at Godrej Memorial
Vikhroli, Mumbai
Multi-specialty hospital with advanced GI, HPB & laparoscopy services
Related treatments & specialties
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Robotic Surgery
Da Vinci robotic GI, hernia & bariatric surgery.
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Daycare laser treatment for piles, fissure & fistula.
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Diagnostic and therapeutic GI endoscopy in Mumbai.
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Keyhole surgery with faster recovery.
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for stones & polyps.
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Mesh repair for inguinal, umbilical & ventral hernia.
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