Potential advantage of laparoscopic Whipple operation.
Laparoscopic Whipple operations utilised several small incisions. Therefore, the advantages of laparoscopic Whipple operation will be:
1. Less perioperative pain
2. Early ambulation
3. Better return of full pulmonary functions
4. Less chances of developing DVT and pneumonia
5. Early return of bowel functions ( less narcotic use, early ambulation)
6. Lower incidence of incisional hernia
Kaiser Permanente, South San Francisco experienced laparoscopic surgeons
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