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 /ËpaeÅkriÉs/ ËpÃ¦ÅkriÉs is a glandular organ in the digestive system and endocrine system of. vertebratesn pancreatitis, enzymes of the exocrine pancreas damage the structure and tissue of the pancreas. Detection of some of these enzymes, such as amylase and lipase in the blood, along with symptoms and findings on X-ray, are often used to indicate that a person has pancreatitis.