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Whipple Procedure
Surgical management for pancreatic cancer
The Whipple procedure, or a pancreatico-duodenectomy, is a surgery used to treat cancer which involves the head of the pancreas. During the surgery, the head of the pancreas, along with sections of the stomach and small intestines, as well as the gallbladder and bile ducts, will also be removed. The digestive system is then rebuilt in a manner which allows normal digestion.
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What you'll learn
- Anatomy of the pancreas and what is pancreatic cancer
- What happens before your Whipple procedure
- What is the Whipple procedure
- Risks and complications of a Whipple procedure
- Recovering process from your surgery at the hospital and at home
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