Presentations from treatment in pancreatic cancer: surgery and stents
Wednesday 15th October 2025, 9.00am - 11.00am, via Zoom Webinar
Watch this webinar to find out everything you need to know about how surgery and stents can be used in pancreatic cancer.
This session brought together expert speakers to explore different types of surgery, how best to support your patients before, during and after surgery, and managing post-operative complications. We discussed the purpose and procedures for biliary and duodenal stents, as well as managing complications and heard from someone affected by pancreatic cancer on their experience of surgery.
Catch up on the webinar to increase your knowledge and get practical tips and guidance to help you best support your patients receiving surgery or stents.
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Surgery and pancreatic cancer – Andrew Smith, Consultant Pancreatic Surgeon, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Stents and pancreatic cancer – Ana Carmona Carrasco, Advanced Clinical Practitioner HPB Medicine, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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View the agenda
- 9.00 – 9.05 – Welcome and introduction – Lisa Woodrow, Specialist Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
- 9.05 – 9.10 – Lived experience - pre-recorded video
- 9.10 – 9.50 – Surgery for pancreatic cancer – Andrew Smith, Consultant Pancreatic Surgeon, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- 9.50 – 9.55 – Break
- 9.55 – 10.35 – Stents and pancreatic cancer – Ana Carmona Carrasco, Advanced Clinical Practitioner HPB Medicine, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- 10.35 – 10.55 – Q&A, chaired by Lisa Woodrow, Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
- 10.55 – 11.00 – Close
Learning Outcomes
- Increase your knowledge and understanding of surgery for pancreatic cancer.
- Grow your confidence in supporting your pancreatic cancer patients before, during and after surgery.
- Increase your knowledge of the different types of stents people with pancreatic cancer may need.
- Grow your confidence in supporting your pancreatic cancer patients in managing complications caused by stents.
Who is this session for?
This event is suitable for all healthcare professionals working with pancreatic cancer patients. It is particularly relevant for the following roles:
- UGI / HPB CNSs
- Chemotherapy nurses
- Community Nurses and District Nurses
- Doctors
- Oncologists
- Primary Care Staff
- Palliative care teams
- Allied Healthcare Professionals
Our speakers
Chair:
- Lisa Woodrow – Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
Speakers and panellists:
- Andrew Smith – Consultant Pancreatic Surgeon, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Ana Carmona Carrasco – Advanced Clinical Practitioner HPB Medicine, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Further resources
Resources for you:
- Our free online course on treatments for pancreatic cancer
- Free online information information about treatments for pancreatic cancer
Resources for your patients:
- Fact sheet on bile duct stents
- Fact sheet on duodenal stents
We have a free Support Line staffed by a team of Nurse Specialists who are able to provide support for you and your patients, you can find more details about it here.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at: hpnetwork@pancreaticcancer.org.uk
