The pancreas, due to its peculiar retroperitoneal location, has always been a mysterious and little known organ. Until the development of different imaging techniques in the second half of the last century, which have made it possible to accurately determine the size, arrangement in the abdomen and close contact with vital structures. Knowledge of the anatomy of the pancreas is of fundamental importance not only for a correct surgical exploration but also for an adequate interpretation of imaging studies.
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