UNDERSTANDING WHIPPLE PROCEDURE
This video explains the Whipple Procedure by means of simple line drawings and easy explanations. It explains Whipple Procedure mortality and complications (Pancreatic cancer stage 1 and pancreatic cancer stage 2). The surgery aims to remove cancer from the head of the pancreas and also other malignancies. It is the most complex abdominal surgery requiring several hours to complete. The video entails easy-to-understand anatomical landmarks, the purpose of the surgery, and what to expect once the operation has been completed. The video also briefly outlines the patient journey from diagnosis through the operation and after.
This operation is performed commonly for
Pancreatic Cancer Stage 1
Pancreatic Cancer Stage 2
00:00 Introduction
00:43 Pre-operative anatomy picture and symptoms
01:15 Preparation and assessment
02:05 On the day of operation
02:33 At operation
3:03 Anatomy before the operation
03:25 Anatomy after removal of the tumor
03:29 Anatomy after reconstruction of bowel
03:50 Simple line drawing anatomy before the operation
04:21 Simple line drawing anatomy after tumor removal
04:24 Tumour removal at Whipple procedure, what is removed
04:37 Simple line drawing of reconstruction
05:13 What happens after the operation
05:39 Tubes and lines inserted, picture after the operation
06:03 Objective of operation
06:26 Discharge from hospital
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