Authors : Dr. Pratik Dash; Dr. Mihir Dungrani; Dr. J.G. Bhatt; Dr. J.G. Vagadiya

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25may529

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Abstract : The Whipple procedure, also known as pancreaticoduodenectomy, is an extensive surgical procedure carried out to manage cases of pancreatic head cancer, periampullary carcinoma, and other lesions, both malignant and benign, involving the pancreas, duodenum, and bile duct. The procedure entails the removal of the pancreatic head, duodenum, gall bladder, and part of the bile duct, often incorporating a partial gastrectomy. This is followed by reconstruction of the gastrointestinal tract to restore continuity. Even though it poses substantial risk to the patient’s wellbeing because of its technical complexity, and carries a high complication rate, it still offers the best cure for resectable tumors of the pancreatic head and adjacent areas, providing the sole chance for prolonged survival in these cases. Improvement in surgical access, perioperative care, and patient stratification have greatly enhanced results over the years.

Keywords : Pancreatic Duodenectomy, Pseudo-Papillary Neoplasm.

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