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How safe is pregnancy after getting a whipple procedure?

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Depends: It depends why the pancreaticoduedenal resection ( whipple ) was done, if it for non cancer yes, expect some problems on various anastomosis, due to gravid uterus. If it for cancer there is no 100% cure have to check with treating oncologist

Answered 6/28/2020

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Dr. Richard Orr answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Unusual question: Hopefully this is a real question and not computer generated. Whipples are uncommon in premenopausal women desiring pregnancy, as they are most typically done for pancreatic cancer or intractable pain from pancreatitiis. But if you are seriously considering it - look at the prognosis from the cancer (if applicable). What is your overall health and nutrition? If healthy and cancer free - go for it.

Answered 5/21/2018

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