One-stop centre for pancreatic diseases launched in Pune hospital

Time of India

16-07-2025

DPU Super Speciality Hospital in Pune has launched an Integrated Centre for Pancreatic Diseases (ICPD), offering comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for conditions like pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer.
PUNE: A private hospital in city launched an all-in-one centre dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic diseases. The new centre offers complete and well-coordinated treatment for serious conditions like acute & chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, and pancreatic cystic lesions.
Established under the DPU Super Speciality hospital's Integrated Centre for Pancreatic Diseases (ICPD), the new unit under the Department of Gastroenterology is designed to deliver early diagnosis, advanced treatment, and holistic care for complex conditions such as acute and chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, and pancreatic cysts.
The centre is equipped with diagnostic and therapeutic tools including Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP), Extra-corporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL), as well as high-resolution imaging and precision laboratory testing.
What sets this initiative apart, is its fully integrated approach bringing together expert gastroenterologists, pancreatic surgeons, solid organ transplant team, interventional radiologists and endocrinologists to provide coordinated, patient-centric care.
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Beyond treatment, the unit will also host specialist consultations, multidisciplinary board meetings to arrive at a consensus to manage complex pancreatic disorders.
The team will also conduct educational programs for patients and families, ensuring that every individual receives informed, personalized attention at every step.
Dr Debabrata Banerjee, Head of Department of Medical Gastroenterology at DPU Super Specialty Hospital, Pimpri, Pune said, "With all services under one roof, we make it easier to detect issues early, provide the right treatment and offer complete support.
We are committed to delivering quality healthcare that is accessible and focused on the well-being of every patient."
Bhagyashree Patil, Pro Chancellor of Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) said, 'With this all-in-one advanced centre for pancreatic diseases, we are taking a transformative step forward in early detection, integrated treatment and holistic patient support—all under one roof. This initiative reflects our commitment to delivering world-class healthcare that prioritizes precision, accessibility and patient well-being.
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