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The Whipple procedure is a ray of light amidst the darkness that is pancreatic cancer. Survival rate has increased, complications have decreased and the prognosis is now better than ever.

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    Whipple Procedure for Pancreatic Cancer

    The goal of the Whipple procedure is to remove the ...

    The goal of the Whipple procedure is to remove the tumor in the head of the pancreas. In order to qualify for surgery, the pancreatic cancer should not invade the surrounding blood vessels of the pancreas.Click here to play

    May 21, 2012 Read more
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    Stages of Pancreatic Cancer

    The stage of pancreatic cancer is probably the most important ...

    The stage of pancreatic cancer is probably the most important factor to consider for the course of the treatment. If the cancer is at an early stage, surgery can be curative. For advanced stages of pancreatic cancer, surgery is considered to relieve symptoms.Click here to play

    May 21, 2012 Read more
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    Whipple Procedure

    The Whipple procedure is a ray of light amidst the ...

    The Whipple procedure is a ray of light amidst the darkness that is pancreatic cancer. Survival rate has increased, complications have decreased and the prognosis is now better than ever.Click here to play

    Apr 2, 2012 Read more
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    Whipple Procedure Survival Rate

    Scientific research and modern technology have improved the Whipple procedure ...

    Scientific research and modern technology have improved the Whipple procedure survival rate. Surgical techniques, anesthesia and the quality of post-operative care are now better than ever.Click here to play

    Apr 2, 2012 Read more
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    Whipple Procedure Complications

    The Whipple procedure is a complex operation and its results ...

    The Whipple procedure is a complex operation and its results are affected by many factors. To minimize the possibilities of Whipple procedure complications, it is important to ascertain the medical center’s performance rates and the surgeon’s level of expertise.Click here to play

    Apr 2, 2012 Read more
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    Whipple Procedure Prognosis

    The Whipple procedure can increase a patient’s life expectancy and ...

    The Whipple procedure can increase a patient’s life expectancy and change the quality of life, but establishing a Whipple procedure prognosis is not easy as it is affected by many different factors.Click here to play

    Apr 2, 2012 Read more
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