Pancreatic Cancer Surgery

The Whipple procedure is used to treat tumors and other diseases of the pancreas, intestines, and bile ducts. It is the most common surgery used to treat pancreatic cancer, limited to the head of the pancreas. After Whipple's surgery, your surgeon reconnects your remaining organs so you can digest food normally after surgery. The Whipple procedure is a difficult and demanding operation and can carry serious risks. However, this procedure is often life-saving, especially for people with cancer.