Treatment Duration
4 Hours
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Treatment Cost
₹ 2,00,000
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A Whipple procedure, also known as a pancreaticoduodenectomy is a complex surgery. The surgeon performs the procedure to remove the head of the pancreas, duodenum (the first part of the intestine), bile duct, and gallbladder. It is used to treat tumours and other abnormalities of the pancreas, bile duct, and intestine. Although complex, this is the most used surgical procedure for treating the pancreatic tumour. It is sometimes also advised for cancers in the bile duct. However, it is rarely performed in the case of inflammatory conditions like pancreatitis.
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The treatment procedure of Whipple procedure
Whipple procedure is done by three approaches. These are open, laparoscopic and robotic surgery.
1)Open: In this approach, the doctor makes a large cut in the abdomen to reach the affected part. This procedure is most common and is done physically by surgeons.
2)Laparoscopic: In this process, the surgeon makes several minor cuts instead of one large cut. Then they insert a special device called a laparoscope which is a thin tube having a camera on its head. This camera shows images of the internal organs on a monitor. It guides the surgeons throughout the procedure. It is a minimally invasive surgery and has relatively fewer complications than open surgery.
3)Robotic: This process is done by a mechanical device (robot). The surgeon guides the robotic arms through the console. It is a minimally invasive surgery. The robotic procedure allows the surgeons to perform the procedure with high precision.
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Last Updated on: 15 July 2023
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