What is a Whipple’s Procedure? A pancreatico-duodenectomy, commonly referred to as a Whipple’s procedure, is a complex surgery in which the main portion of the pancreas (the “head”) is removed along ...

Pancreatic cancer is a serious and often fatal disease that affects the pancreasiStock The pancreas, a vital organ behind the stomach, plays a key role in digestion and blood sugar regulation. However ...

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New clinical evidence demonstrates the value of Applied Medical’s Alexis wound protector/retractor in pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) procedures, also ...

This History Maker article was written by the coauthors in collaboration with Dr. John Cameron and is based on several detailed discussions with Dr. Cameron. The paper focuses on Dr Cameron's ...

Mobile Health Technology for Personalized Tobacco Cessation Support Among Cancer Survivors and Caregivers in Laos: A Pilot Trial Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death for men ...

Phase I-II study of irinotecan hydrochloride combined with cisplatin in patients with advanced gastric cancer. From July 1990 to July 1995, 142 patients with localized adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic ...

Chronic pancreatitis, a painful, debilitating condition, often requires major surgery to remove all or part of the pancreas. Few large studies have evaluated how these patients fare five years or more ...

1. Which doctor should I see for Whipple’s procedure? Your primary care doctor will order appropriate imaging tests based on your physical exam, history and blood tests. A hepatobiliary surgeon is ...