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Clancy J. Clark, MD, FACS

Liver, Bile Duct, Gallbladder and Pancreatic Surgeon in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Patient Education

Numerous health education resources are available, many of which are excellent and very informative.  We provide educational resources and answers to the most common questions raised in our clinic.  Most importantly, use common sense and follow your physician’s advice and recommendations.

Getting Ready for Surgery

  • Showering Before Surgery
  • Day of Surgery
  • What to bring to the hospital?
  • Visiting Wake Forest Baptist Health

Information About Your Procedure

  • Whipple (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
  • Distal Pancreatectomy
  • Liver Resection
  • Gallbladder Surgery
  • Inguinal (groin) Hernia Surgery
  • Ventral Hernia Surgery

Diet, Nutrition, and Exercise

  • High Protein Diet
  • Chronic Pancreatitis Diet
  • Diet and Pancreatic Cancer

After Surgery

  • What are my restrictions?
  • What can I eat?
  • When can I drive?
  • When to call?
  • Can I shower? Swim? Bath?

Recent Posts

  • Pancreatic Cancer Month Radio Spotlight on WBFJ 89.3
  • Overall Amount of Cancer Matters for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (PNETs)
  • DecADES (Decisions Around Dementia and Surgery) — NIHRO1 Funded Study
  • Make the Call — how to reduce readmission after liver and pancreas surgery
  • Alliance A021806: A phase III trial of perioperative versus adjuvant chemotherapy for resectable pancreatic cancer

Post Categories

  • Coding (1)
  • Commentary (7)
  • Health Updates (28)
  • Liver Cancer (8)
  • Pancreatic Cancer (19)
  • Patient Education (34)
  • Personal Blog (7)
  • Presentation (3)
  • Research (11)

Patient Resources

  • Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
  • NCI Cancer
  • American Society of Clinical Oncologist
  • American College of Surgeons

Daily Quote

You never fail until you stop trying.

— Albert Einstein

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