Understanding the Whipple Procedure: A Comprehensive Guide The Whipple procedure, formally known as a pancreaticoduodenectomy, is a complex surgical operation primarily performed to treat tumors and other conditions affecting the pancreas, duodenum, and nearby organs. Named after Dr. Allen Whipple, who pioneered the technique in the 1930s, this procedure involves the removal of the head of the pancreas, the duodenum, …
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