TissueDB/Tissues/Pancreas
The pancreas is a retroperitoneal glandular organ located posterior to the stomach. In surgical simulation, the pancreas is relevant for abdominal exploration training where trainees must identify retroperitoneal structures during hemorrhage control. Accurate anatomical positioning of the pancreas relative to the splenic vessels, superior mesenteric artery, and duodenum is important for developing intraoperative orientation during exploratory laparotomy. This stub page requires expert review and content enhancement.
Materials
| Material | Visual | Tactile | Simulator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silicone | Partial | Partial | Fernandes Intra-abdominal Bleeding Simulator | Cast from plaster mold of anatomical specimen; positioned in retroperitoneum.[1] |
| Silicone | - | - | Intra-abdominal Bleeding Simulator (Fernandes) |
References
[edit source]- ↑ Fernandes CO, Rodrigues LR, Silva do Amaral MLBS, de Morais Rodrigues SJ, Marton-Filho MA. Low-cost simulator for intra-abdominal bleeding. Rev Col Bras Cir 2023;50:e20233512. DOI: 10.1590/0100-6991e-20233512-en. PMID: 37971114. PMC: PMC10618030.
Overview
[edit source]Synonyms
[edit source]Common names: Pancreas
Anatomical terms: Pancreatic body, pancreatic head, pancreatic tail, uncinate process
Clinical terms: Pancreatectomy, pancreatic injury, pancreaticoduodenectomy
Regional terms: Páncreas (Spanish), Pancréas (French), Pankreas / Bauchspeicheldrüse (German), Pâncreas (Portuguese), Pancreas (Italian)
| Authors | Arturopelayo |
|---|---|
| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Cite as | Arturopelayo (2026). "TissueDB/Tissues/Pancreas". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026. |