Whipple Surgery or procedure is a treatment for disorders and cancers of pancreas, bile duct, intestine and gall bladder. most commonly done for tumourous growth at pancreatic head. it is a difficult procedure in general and can have severe risk related to it. But in cases of cancer it is life saving for people. Also known by the name of pancreaticoduodenectomy as the head of pancreas is removed.
A Whipple procedure may be a treatment option for people whose pancreas, duodenum or bile duct is affected by cancer or other disorder.Its basically done in three ways i.e., open surgery, laparoscopic surgery or robotic assisted which is minimal invasive and there is less blood loss and quick recovery.
A team of specialized surgeons work together and plan the treatment duration, extend and organs involved. In general, the head of the pancreas, initial part of the small intestine also known as duodenum, the gallbladder and the bile duct are removed. In some situations, this procedure may also involve removing a portion of the stomach and the nearby lymph nodes. Post resection, the reconnection of the remaining parts of your pancreas, stomach and intestines is done in order to allow you to digest food normally.
A Surgical Oncologist with a Gastroenterologist is the right doctor for Whipple surgery.
The cost of Whipple Surgery includes:
The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:
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The five-year survival rate for Whipple's procedure is 25-35%, for case where lymph nodes are not involved. But in case of lymph node involvement the survival chances are very less.
As Whipple Surgery is about the removal of multiple organs, it takes about four hours for the surgery to take place. Recovery takes around 4-5 weeks, chances of long-term survival after a Whipple procedure depend on your particular situation. For most tumors and cancers of the pancreas, the Whipple procedure is the only known remedy.
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Whipple surgery is a procedure being done to remove the head of pancreas the first part of small intestine, the gallbladder and the bile duct.
Whipple surgery is a very difficult and demanding surgery which may carry some risks along with it. This is a life saving surgery mainly for people having cancer.
Yes, whipple surgery is a painful surgery because of the extent of the organs being removed or rearranged and the proximity of the pancreas to nerves as they exit the spine at the back of abdomen during surgery.
Whipple surgery is a treatment option for those patient whose pancreas, duodenum and bile duct are being affected by cancer or any other disorder. The Pancreas is a vital organ which lies in upper abdomen behind the stomach. Whipple procedure is mainly used in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, pancreatic cysts and tumors, pancreatitis, ampullary cancer and bile duct cancer.
The complete procedure of whipple surgery will take around four to twelve hour to complete.
Yes, you will be under general anesthesia for the Whipple procedure, you will not feel any pain during the procedure
In the process of whipple surgery, the surgeon will make an incision in your abdomen to access your internal organs. The location and size of your incision varies according to your surgeon's approach and your particular situation. In some other conditions the whipple procedure may also involve removing a portion of the stomach or the nearby lymph nodes. Other types of pancreatic operations also may be performed, depending on your situation.
In the process of laparoscopic surgery the surgeon will make several small incision in the abdomen region and then laparoscope is inserted which has a camera which transmits the video to a monitor in the operating room and the surgeon watches the monitor to guide the surgical tool.
The complete procedure of whipple surgery will take around four to twelve hour to complete.
Yes, you will be under general anesthesia for the Whipple procedure, you will not feel any pain during the procedure
In the process of whipple surgery, the surgeon will make an incision in your abdomen to access your internal organs. The location and size of your incision varies according to your surgeon's approach and your particular situation. In some other conditions the whipple procedure may also involve removing a portion of the stomach or the nearby lymph nodes. Other types of pancreatic operations also may be performed, depending on your situation.
In the process of laparoscopic surgery the surgeon will make several small incision in the abdomen region and then laparoscope is inserted which has a camera which transmits the video to a monitor in the operating room and the surgeon watches the monitor to guide the surgical tool.
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