The Whipple procedure, or a pancreatico-duodenectomy, is a surgery used to treat cancer which involves the head of the pancreas.
This video is intended to help patients with the process of providing informed consent to have the Whipple procedure. It reviews the anatomy of the pancreas and the types of cancer that can be treated by this surgical procedure. It shows the preparation for surgery and steps of the procedure. There is a discussion of the risks and complications, post-operative care in the hospital after surgery, and the things to know about recovery after discharge from the hospital.