MD vs DO are different philosophies of medical education. Traditionally MD is what most people identify with but the DO's are fine as well. If you are looking for a plastic surgeon they should be boarded by ABPS and a member of ASPS and/or ASAPS.
In this article. The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach and next to the small intestine. The pancreas does two main things: 1  It releases powerful digestive enzymes into the small intestine to aid the digestion of food.n this article. The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach and next to the small intestine. The pancreas does two main things: 1  It releases powerful digestive enzymes into the small intestine to aid the digestion of food.
The pancreas / Ë p Ã¦ Å k r i É s / is a glandular organ in the digestive system and endocrine system of vertebrates. In humans, it is located in the abdominal cavity behind the stomach. It is an endocrine gland producing several important hormones, including insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide, all of which circulate in the blood.