Patient Education Cancer of the Pancreas: A Care Guide | Page 23

Caring for Your Incision
You may have staples that will be removed on your first follow-up visit to your
surgeon.
If you have Steri-Strips (thin little pieces of tape), keep these clean and dry until
they fall off or begin to peel at the edges. Once they are peeling, you can remove
them as long as it is more than 7 days after surgery.
Do not put powder or lotion on your incision. Wash gently and pat dry.
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