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Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (Panendoscopy)
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Pancreatoduodenectomy (Whipple Procedure)
Any number of long, tube-like structures that carry bile, a fluid that aids in digestion and the absorption of fats.
The first section of the small intestine.
A minimally invasive technique in which a thin, lighted tube called a laparoscope is inserted into small incisions in the abdomen called “keyholes”. Instruments and a magnifying camera are then inserted into the keyholes to make the repair.
A gland situated near the stomach that secretes digestive fluid into the intestine through one or more ducts.
The sac-shaped digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upper part of the stomach connects to the esophagus, and the lower part leads into the small intestine.
A pancreatoduodenectomy, also known as the Whipple procedure, is a common operation performed to treat pancreatic cancer, as well as small bowel cancer.
During this procedure, which is performed under general anesthesia, the surgeon will examine the pancreas either by open incision or laparascopically. The goal of this is to remove the head of the pancreas, most of the duodenum (part of the small intestine), a portion of the bile duct and in some cases a portion of the stomach.
Following this procedure, the surgeon will reconstruct the digestive tract. The stomach is connected to the small intestine, and the bile duct and remaining portion of the pancreas are reattached.
You may have a tube placed to drain fluid from the body, as well as other tubes to prevent vomiting, and one for supplemental feeding. Generally, patients remain in the hospital for an average of 14 days after surgery. It is usually a month or more before you should begin to resume normal activities.