The Whipple procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) is a major, highly specialized operation performed to treat tumors in the head of the pancreas, duodenum, or periampullary region.
What is Removed During a Whipple Procedure?
The surgeon removes the head of the pancreas, the gallbladder, part of the common bile duct, the duodenum, and nearby lymph nodes.
Surgical Reconstruction
Three complex anastomoses are created to restore digestive continuity: Pancreatico-jejunostomy (pancreas to intestine), Hepatico-jejunostomy (bile duct to intestine), and Gastro-jejunostomy (stomach to intestine).