The Whipple Procedure

Research

Surgeons at Mayo Clinic have the largest, single-institution experience with laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy, used to remove tumors in the body and tail of the pancreas. Mayo Clinic studies have shown that performing this surgery laparoscopically results in reduced operating times, less blood loss, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery for most patients compared to conventional surgery. Mayo Clinic surgeons are now doing research to document the results for laparoscopic Whipple surgery.

Mayo Clinic surgeons are also actively involved in the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center Gastrointestinal (GI) Program, which is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge of cancers affecting the intestinal tract and to improving the quality of life of people affected by these diseases. Research activities focus on eight different disease sites, including the pancreas, bile duct and small bowel. The goal in each of these areas is to conduct research that will provide the greatest benefit for patients.

Publications

See a list of publications by Mayo Clinic doctors on Whipple procedure (pancreatoduodenectomy) on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.