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Accordingly, what does Whipple surgery mean?

The Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy) is an operation to remove the head of the pancreas, the first part of the small intestine (duodenum), the gallbladder and the bile duct. The remaining organs are reattached to allow you to digest food normally after surgery.

Subsequently, question is, when was the first Whipple surgery? Whipple was the first surgeon to perform a complete resection of the duodenum and head of the pancreas in his initial two-stage (1935), and subsequent one-stage (1940) procedures.

Correspondingly, who invented the Whipple surgery?

Allen Oldfather Whipple (September 2, 1881 – April 6, 1963) was an American surgeon who is known for the pancreatic cancer operation which bears his name (the Whipple procedure) as well as Whipple's triad.

Who is eligible for Whipple surgery?

Only about 20% of pancreatic cancer patients are eligible for the Whipple procedure and other surgeries. These are usually patients whose tumors are confined to the head of the pancreas and haven't spread into any nearby major blood vessels, the liver, lungs, or abdominal cavity.