Whipple: How to prepare and what to expect - 03/2019

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Whipple: How to prepare and what to expect

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Abstract

This handout describes what to expect and how to prepare for whipple surgery, also called a pancreaticoduodenectomy. In this surgery, the head of the pancreas is removed, along with part of the small bowel, part of the bile duct system, and part of the stomach.

Author

Surgical Specialties Center/Surgical Services

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2002

Revision Date

03/2019

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General Subject

Surgery

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Specific Subject/Keyword

Pancreas

Stomach

Duodenum

Small Intestine

Languages

English

Record ID

3211