Whipple's Procedure Flashcards
1
Q
What is the other name for Whipple’s procedure?
A
Pancreaticoduodenectomy
2
Q
What does Whipple’s procedure involve?
A
Whipple procedure (or pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- removal of the head of the pancreas and portion of the bile duct, the gallbladder and the duodenum, along with part of the stomach
- which are then all rejoined to the intestine
3
Q
Possible intra-operative complications of Whipple’s Procedure
(3)
A
4
Q
Possible early post-op complications of Whipple’s
A
- pain
- infection
- anastomotic leak
- pancreatic fistula
- blood clots
- Stroke
- MI
- kidney failure
- death
5
Q
Early post- op complications of Whipple’s
- pain
- infection
How to reduce their risk?
A
6
Q
Possible post-op complications of Whipple’s - describe
- anastomotic leak
- pancreatic fistula
A
7
Q
Possible post-op complications of Whipple’s - describe + how to reduce their risks?
- blood clots
- stroke, MI, death, renal failure
A
8
Q
Possible late complications of Whipple’s (3)
A
9
Q
What is Whipple’s procedure used for?
A
To remove pancreatic tumours
