Laparoscopic Whipple Operation

Indication of Laparoscopic Whipple ( Laparoscopic Pancreatic Surgery)

Pancreatic Head Tumor:
1. Pancreatic adenocarcinoma ( tumor not involve the Portal Vein or Superior Mesenteric Vein)
2. Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN)\
3. Pancreatic Neuroendocrine tumor
4. Pancreatic cystic tumor (mucinous)
5. Chronic pancreatitis

Contra-indication:
In patients who had previous abdomen opeartion, any laparoscopic surgery may be more challenging due to scar tissue ( adhesion), therefore laparoscopic pancreatic surgery, including laparoscopic whipple operation may be a bit more difficult but not impossible.


Kaiser Permanente, South San Francisco experienced laparoscopic surgeons