The Whipple Procedure: What to Expect from Pancreaticoduodenectomy

Описание: Discover the Whipple procedure, also known as pancreaticoduodenectomy, a complex surgery for pancreatic tumors. This video explains the two surgical approaches—conventional and pylorus-preserving—the importance of high-volume centers for better outcomes, patient selection criteria, potential complications like pancreatic fistula and delayed gastric emptying, vascular reconstruction, recovery timeline, and essential questions to ask your surgeon. Learn about realistic expectations for survival rates under 3% in modern centers, nutritional management with enzyme therapy, and action steps for preparation.

This content is entirely based on medical research and evidence, carefully curated by Mr Saboor Khan PhD FRCS FACS (Consultant Surgeon).

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Educational Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Personal medical decisions must be made in consultation with your treating healthcare team. Patients should not draw inferences about their own condition from this material. Every effort has been made to ensure the content is current at the time of production; however, this cannot be guaranteed.