Abstract
Partial pancreatoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure) is used for operable tumors in the duodenum, head of the pancreas, ampulla or distal bile duct, high-risk pancreatic cystic neoplasms, and in select patients with chronic pancreatitis. This chapter describes the operative technique, postoperative care, pitfalls, and complications of this procedure.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Chassin’s Operative Strategy in General Surgery |
Subtitle of host publication | An Expositive Atlas: Fifth Edition |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 745-761 |
Number of pages | 17 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030814151 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030814144 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2022 |
Keywords
- Ampullary carcinoma
- Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm
- Pancreatectomy
- Pancreatic cancer
- Whipple procedure