Overview
The Whipple procedure (pancreatoduodenectomy) is the most common operation to remove (resect) pancreatic cancers. The Whipple procedure may also be used to treat some benign pancreatic lesions, pancreatic cysts and cancers in the bile duct and beginning part of the small intestine (duodenum).
Why choose Mayo Clinic
- Mayo Clinic surgeons are among the most experienced in the world in this complex procedure, performing approximately 150 Whipple operations and about 300 pancreatic operations each year.
- Mayo Clinic is one of the few centers offering a minimally invasive (laparoscopic) approach. Mayo Clinic is a world leader in the laparoscopic approach to the Whipple procedure, with more than 100 operations performed.
- In Mayo Clinic's multidisciplinary team approach to patient care, you benefit not only from the surgeon's skill, but the experience and expertise of the entire team involved in caring for you.
- Mayo Clinic has been a leader in advancements of the Whipple procedure to improve recovery, quality of life and cancer outcomes.
Learn more about treatment of pancreatic cancer at MayoClinic.com.
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