Introduction to the Whipple Procedure The Whipple procedure, also known as pancreaticoduodenectomy, is a major surgical intervention primarily employed for the treatment of pancreatic cancer, although it may also be indicated for other conditions affecting the pancreas, duodenum, and bile ducts. Named after Dr. Allen Whipple, who pioneered the technique, the procedure involves the partial removal of the pancreas, the …
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