Pancreatic Tumor: Kathleen O’Brien

Kathleen O'Brien chose minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery to remove a tumor from her pancreas.

When Kathleen O’Brien was diagnosed with a pancreatic tumor, she was hesitant to undergo the standard surgery to treat it: an open cavity surgery to remove the head of the pancreas, the gall bladder and possibly part of the stomach. When researched options at Johns Hopkins, she learned of an alternative, minimally invasive procedure that, in her case, offered her less pain and a quicker recovery time. Within three weeks after her surgery, she was back to most of her normal activities.

Learn more about the pancreas surgery at Johns Hopkins.

Make an appointment

To make an appointment call 410-933-PANC (7262). 

Show me more...

• Community Care Locations
• Condition & Treatment Information
• Free Monthly e-Newsletters
• Health Seminars
• News from Johns Hopkins Medicine
• Patient & Visitor Parking Locations
• Patient Stories
• Volunteer Opportunities

I want to...

• Find a Doctor
• Request an Appointment
• Refer a Patient
• Apply For a Job
• Make a Gift
• Pay My Bill
• Contact Patient Relations

Visitor's Guide

Get directions, important phone numbers, locations and more.

Johns Hopkins <3 Baltimore

Discover what's to love about Charm City for yourself.

Video Tour

Explore our state-of-the-art patient care facilities in the Sheikh Zayed Tower.