Procedure · Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary

Pancreatic surgery, complex by design

Whipple procedure and distal pancreatectomy · Apollo Nellore

Pancreatic surgery is one of the most complex areas of GI surgery. Outcomes depend heavily on surgeon experience and hospital infrastructure. Dr. Reddy performs major pancreatic resections at Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Nellore.

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01 · Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary

Conditions treated

Pancreatic head tumors (Whipple procedure / pancreaticoduodenectomy)
Pancreatic body and tail tumors (distal pancreatectomy)
Pancreatic cysts and pseudocysts
Insulinomas and other neuroendocrine tumors
Periampullary tumors

02 · Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary

Whipple procedure explained

The Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy) removes the head of the pancreas, the duodenum, the gallbladder, and a portion of the bile duct. The remaining pancreas, bile duct, and stomach are then reconnected to the small intestine. It is a 6 to 10 hour operation requiring a high level of surgical expertise.

03 · Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary

Who needs this?

Cancer of the pancreatic head, ampulla of Vater, or lower bile duct
Some neuroendocrine tumors

Many patients are told their pancreatic tumor is inoperable based on initial imaging. A second opinion from an HPB surgeon often reveals that surgery is in fact possible, especially with modern neoadjuvant chemotherapy.

04 · Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary

Recovery

ICU stay	2 to 5 days.
Hospital stay	8 to 14 days.
Drains	Removed in stages as output reduces.
Return to light activity	6 to 8 weeks.
Full recovery	3 to 6 months.
Long term	Lifelong digestive enzyme supplements may be needed.

05 · Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary

Risks

Pancreatic surgery has higher complication rates than other GI surgeries. Risks include pancreatic leak, delayed gastric emptying, bleeding, and infection. Outcomes are best at high volume centres with experienced HPB surgeons.

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Why Dr. Reddy for pancreatic surgery

Specifically trained in HPB surgery as part of his super-specialisation
Apollo Nellore provides ICU, interventional radiology, and oncology infrastructure
Coordinated multidisciplinary care for every cancer case
Patient selection focused on long term outcome, not just operability

Related conditions

Conditions this procedure treats.

ICD-10 · C25

Pancreatic Cancer

Cancer of the pancreas, most commonly ductal adenocarcinoma. Aggressive and often diagnosed late. Curative-intent surgery (Whipple procedure for head tumours, distal pancreatectomy for body/tail) is possible in around 20 percent of cases.

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