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Pancreatic Cancer Treatment: Pancreatic Surgery
Whipple surgery (also known as a pancreaticoduodenectomy) is a common surgery performed to treat pancreatic cancer. Skilled surgeons and surgical oncologists at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) are experienced in performing the whipple procedure. This complex surgery is performed to remove cancer in the head of the pancreas or bile ducts. The procedure involves removal of tissue affected with cancer and resection of a portion of the pancreas, bile duct, small intestine, and stomach, followed by immediate reconstruction.
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