The Whipple Procedure

The Whipple procedure is also known as a pancreaticoduodenectomy. The surgeon Allen Whipple name, who perfected the art from 1935, the Whipple procedure involves removing the head of the pancreas and duodenum. The pancreas and duodenum, the upper small intestine just below stomach.

What is the Whipple procedure

Treatment of pancreatic cancer depends largely on the stage and location of the tumor as well as other factors such as age and overall health. The primary goal of treatment for pancreatic cancer is completely removing the cancer.

Because both the pancreas and duodenum are affected by a fountain of blood, pancreaticoduodenal artery, removal of the head of the pancreas affects the blood supply of the duodenum. The Whipple procedure is a well documented and relatively safe, but complex surgery.

Laparoscopic Whipple operation

Dr. Parekh is the development of techniques for laparoscopic Whipple operation. We do not offer the laparoscopic Whipple operation for pancreatic adenocarcinoma. The Whipple operation is performed laparoscopically using a laparoscopic hand-access device.

When is a Whipple operation necessary?

A Whipple operation was performed to

• cancer of the head of the pancreas
• duodenal cancer
• vial cancer, an area where the bile and pancreatic duct enter the duodenum

Whipple operation can sometimes be performed in patients with benign (not cancerous), such as chronic pancreatitis and benign tumors of the pancreatic head.

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