Pancreatic anatomy EXPLAINED l Parts, Duct of Wirsung and Santorini
In this informative video on applied pancreatic anatomy and surgical aspects of this topic, Dr. Gunjan Desai, Consultant Pancreatic Surgeon at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, provides a comprehensive explanation of the anatomy of the pancreas, focusing on its parts, location, and surface landmarks. This video is designed to help medical students, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the structural divisions of the pancreas in a clear and detailed manner.
The pancreas is a vital organ of the digestive and endocrine systems located in the retroperitoneal space. Dr. Desai begins by explaining the exact location of the pancreas within the abdominal cavity and describing its anatomical relations with surrounding structures. The pancreas extends transversely across the posterior abdominal wall at the level of L1–L2 vertebrae, with its head nestled in the curve of the duodenum and its tail reaching towards the hilum of the spleen.
The video then delves into the structural divisions of the pancreas, highlighting its classification into the right, central, and left pancreas. The right pancreas primarily includes the head and uncinate process, which are closely associated with the duodenum. The central pancreas consists of the neck and proximal body, while the left pancreas extends from the distal body to the tail, which lies in proximity to the spleen. Understanding this classification is essential for surgeons and clinicians dealing with pancreatic diseases.
A crucial part of pancreatic anatomy is the ductal system, which is extensively discussed in this video. The pancreas has two main ducts:
🔹 The pancreatic duct of Wirsung, which runs the length of the pancreas and drains into the major duodenal papilla, plays a vital role in transporting digestive enzymes into the small intestine.
🔹 The accessory pancreatic duct of Santorini, which may communicate with the main duct, drains separately into the minor duodenal papilla. The presence and variation of these ducts are important considerations in pancreatic function and pathology.
Throughout the video, Dr. Gunjan Desai emphasizes the surface landmarks of the pancreas, making it easier to correlate radiological and surgical anatomy. This discussion helps viewers understand how the pancreas is positioned in relation to the epigastric and left hypochondriac regions, aiding in clinical examinations and imaging interpretations.
This video does not cover vascular supply or lymphatic drainage, as the primary focus is on the pancreas's anatomical parts, classifications, and landmarks.
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