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What is the medical term for the whipple procedure?
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Whipple: The medical term for a whipple is a pancreaticoduodenectomy. In this operation, the head of the pancreas, the duodenum, and the bile duct are all removed, and the areas are reconnected. A whipple is usually done for a tumor involving the head of the pancreas, the bile duct, or the duodenum.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Lots of big words: Pancreaticoduodenectomy with reconstruction. Options for reconstruction include pancreaticogastostomy, pancreaticojejunosotomy, roux-en-y gastojejunosotmy, loop gastrojejunostomy, duodenojejunostomy, and choledochojejunostomy. Reconstruction depends on surgeon choice, patient anatomy, tumor location and other factors.
Answered 2/17/2015
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Pancreatico-duodenec: Pancreatico-duodenectomy.
Answered 11/26/2012
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