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Whipple surgery
Whipple surgery is also called pancreaticoduodenectomy.
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How surgery works and how approaches differ
Whipple surgery is also called pancreaticoduodenectomy. It can be performed using an open, laparoscopic or robotic approach. Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive form of the operation. Reconstruction includes joining the remaining pancreas to the stomach or small intestine. A 2017 surgical position statement found no single joining technique consistently better than the others at preventing leakage. For minimally invasive surgery, the choice of approach involves both the complexity of the operation and the experience of the surgeon and centre.
Sources (4)
- Step-by-Step Description of Standardized Technique for Robotic Pancreatoduodenectomy.
- [Expert consensus of laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy(postscript of operation process and main steps)].
- Pancreatic anastomosis after pancreatoduodenectomy: A position statement by the International Study Group of Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS).
- Complexity and Experience Grading to Guide Patient Selection for Minimally Invasive Pancreatoduodenectomy: An International Study Group for Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS) Consensus.
When surgery may help and what alternatives to discuss
Whipple surgery is used for tumours in the head of the pancreas and the nearby area where the bile and pancreatic ducts open into the intestine. It is also a potentially curative treatment for cancer of the lower bile duct. Choosing minimally invasive rather than open surgery requires assessment of the size of the pancreatic and bile ducts, tumour contact with blood vessels, obesity and previous complicated upper abdominal surgery or disease. The surgeon’s experience and the centre’s experience with the procedure also matter. When a tumour involves major veins near the pancreas, surgery may include removing and rebuilding part of the vein; this is a more technically demanding operation with complex care around surgery. Open, laparoscopic and robotic approaches are different ways to carry out the operation, rather than treatments for different cancers.
Sources (4)
- Perioperative and short-term oncological outcomes of laparoscopic versus open pancreaticoduodenectomy: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials with GRADE evaluation.
- Minimally Invasive vs. Open Pancreaticoduodenectomy for Distal Cholangiocarcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
- Complexity and Experience Grading to Guide Patient Selection for Minimally Invasive Pancreatoduodenectomy: An International Study Group for Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS) Consensus.
- [Expert consensus on laparoscopic and robotic-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy with resection and reconstruction of portal-superior mesenteric vein (2025)].
Expected outcomes and limits of the evidence
A 2025 analysis compared robotic and open Whipple surgery across 24 studies involving 9,393 patients: 3,919 had robotic surgery and 5,474 had open surgery. During the surgical admission, robotic surgery was associated with an average hospital stay 1.60 days shorter and an operation 61.61 minutes longer. The analysis found no statistically significant difference in deaths within 90 days or readmissions within 30 days. It also found no significant difference in major complications or the need for another operation. Most of the evidence came from matched observational studies, with only two randomised trials, so these averages do not establish that robotic surgery is safer for an individual patient. A separate 2026 review of cohort studies reported lower mortality with robotic surgery, illustrating that conclusions differ between evidence sets. These comparisons concern surgical approaches, not a guarantee of cancer cure.
Risks to discuss with your surgeon
Whipple surgery is a complex operation with a substantial risk of complications and a risk of death around the time of surgery. Complications include leakage of pancreatic fluid or bile, bleeding, wound infection and delayed emptying of the stomach. Some patients need another operation. Leakage from the pancreatic connection remains an important problem, and no joining technique eliminates it. Another concern applies to patients with narrowing of the coeliac artery, a major artery supplying abdominal organs: changing the blood supply during surgery can leave organs without enough blood. Identifying this narrowing before surgery and checking blood flow during the operation are important parts of planning for these patients.
Sources (4)
- Guide to Enhanced Recovery for Cancer Patients Undergoing Surgery: Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Comparison of short-term outcomes of robotic versus open pancreaticoduodenectomy: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and propensity-score-matched studies.
- Pancreatic anastomosis after pancreatoduodenectomy: A position statement by the International Study Group of Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS).
- Management of Median Arcuate Ligament Compression in Patients Undergoing Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Systematic Review and Consensus Statements.
Recovery and follow-up care
Enhanced recovery care brings several parts of recovery together: education before surgery, carefully managed fluids, pain relief using more than one method, early movement, blood sugar control and an early return to eating under the clinical team’s supervision. Drains may be removed early when clinically appropriate. A 2021 practice guideline supports coordinated planning across the care team to reduce complications and shorten hospital recovery. Longer-term care also includes attention to nutrition and liver health. A 2026 review identified fatty liver disease after Whipple surgery and supported ongoing liver assessment and early nutrition-focused care.
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Specialists and their operations
Turkey · 1–12 of 18 entries
| Specialist | Clinic | Operations and experience | Ask about treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ayhan Erdemir | Anadolu Medical Center Istanbul, Turkey | Stomach cancer surgery; Breast cancer surgery; Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC); Whipple surgery In practice since 2003 | Ask about treatment |
 Halil Alis | Valued Med Hub Hospitals Istanbul, Turkey | Small intestine resection; Lumpectomy; Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection In practice since 1992 | Ask about treatment |
 Turgut Camkiran | Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International) Istanbul, Turkey | Small intestine resection; Breast cancer surgery; Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery In practice since 1978 | Ask about treatment |
 Muzaffer Al | Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International) Istanbul, Turkey | Esophagectomy; Small intestine resection; Breast cancer surgery; Lumpectomy; Whipple surgery In practice since 2010 | Ask about treatment |
 Erol Kilic | Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International) Istanbul, Turkey | Small intestine resection; Breast cancer surgery; Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery In practice since 2009 | Ask about treatment |
 Kadir Dicle | Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International) Istanbul, Turkey | Small intestine resection; Breast cancer surgery; Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery In practice since 2000 | Ask about treatment |
 Levent Akgun Kazak | Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International) Istanbul, Turkey | Small intestine resection; Breast cancer surgery; Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery In practice since 2008 | Ask about treatment |
 Soykan Barlas | VM Medical Park Florya Hospital Istanbul, Turkey | Small intestine resection; Breast cancer surgery; Lumpectomy; Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery In practice since 2002 | Ask about treatment |
 Levent Kaptanoglu | VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital Istanbul, Turkey | Small intestine resection; Breast cancer surgery; Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Pancreatic cancer surgery In practice since 1992 | Ask about treatment |
 Mehmet Akif Aydin | Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital Istanbul, Turkey | Small intestine resection; Breast cancer surgery; Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Throat cancer operation; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery In practice since 1998 | Ask about treatment |
 Onder Surgit | Optimed International Hospital Tekirdag, Turkey | Breast cancer surgery; Whipple surgery; Gastroectomy In practice since 1995 | Ask about treatment |
 Abdulcabbar Kartal | Anadolu Medical Center Istanbul, Turkey | Removal of colon cancer; Stomach cancer surgery; Esophagectomy; Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC); Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Pancreatic cancer surgery In practice since 2007 | Ask about treatment |
Turkey · 13–18 of 18 entries
| Specialist | Clinic | Operations and experience | Ask about treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kivanc Derya Peker | Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Istanbul, Turkey | Thyroid resection; Removal of liver cancer; Removal of colon cancer; Stomach cancer surgery; Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC); Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Pancreatic cancer surgery In practice since 2004 | Ask about treatment |
 Ibrahim Aliosmanoglu | Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex Antalya, Turkey | Whipple surgery; Liver resection; Rectal resection In practice since 2003 | Ask about treatment |
 Samet Yardimci | Professor Dr. Samet Yardımcı Clinic Istanbul, Turkey | Small intestine resection; Whipple surgery; Liver resection; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery In practice since 2003 | Ask about treatment |
 Sedat Karademir | Anadolu Medical Center Istanbul, Turkey | Whipple surgery; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery In practice since 1988 | Ask about treatment |
 Erhun Eyüboğlu | Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul, Turkey | Whipple surgery In practice since 1982 | Ask about treatment |
 Prof. Abuzer Dirican | Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital Istanbul, Turkey | Whipple surgery In practice since 1996 | Ask about treatment |
Germany · 4 entries
| Specialist | Clinic | Operations and experience | Ask about treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
 Peter Schenker | Medical Center in Solingen Solingen, Germany | Esophagectomy; Small intestine resection; Lumpectomy; Whipple surgery; Mohs microsurgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery In practice since 2007 | Ask about treatment |
 Wolfgang Schröder | Helios Gesundheit Wuppertal, Germany | Removal of liver cancer; Removal of colon cancer; Stomach cancer surgery; Da Vinci Robotic System; Esophagectomy; Small intestine resection; Breast cancer surgery; Lumpectomy; Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC); Whipple surgery; Mohs microsurgery; Lung cancer surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Throat cancer operation; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery In practice since 2001 | Ask about treatment |
 Florian Gebauer Chief Of General And Visceral Surgery | Helios Gesundheit Wuppertal, Germany | Small intestine resection; Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery In practice since 2008 | Ask about treatment |
 Lars Bönicke | Helios Gesundheit Wuppertal, Germany | Removal of liver cancer; Removal of colon cancer; Stomach cancer surgery; Da Vinci Robotic System; Esophagectomy; Small intestine resection; Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC); Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection In practice since 2011 | Ask about treatment |
Spain · 1 entries
| Specialist | Clinic | Operations and experience | Ask about treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
 Xavier Centeno Fornies | Centro Médico Teknon Barcelona, Spain | Small intestine resection; Lumpectomy; Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Throat cancer operation; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery In practice since 1994 | Ask about treatment |
Israel · 5 entries
| Specialist | Clinic | Operations and experience | Ask about treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
 Joseph Klauzner | Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) Tel Aviv, Israel | Removal of liver cancer; Removal of colon cancer; Stomach cancer surgery; Da Vinci Robotic System; Small intestine resection; Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC); Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery In practice since 1984 | Ask about treatment |
 Ron Greenberg | Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) Tel Aviv, Israel | Removal of liver cancer; Removal of colon cancer; Stomach cancer surgery; Esophagectomy; Small intestine resection; Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC); Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Gastroectomy In practice since 1991 | Ask about treatment |
 Almog Ben Yaacov | Sheba Medical Center Ramat Gan, Israel | Removal of liver cancer; Removal of colon cancer; Stomach cancer surgery; Da Vinci Robotic System; Esophagectomy; Small intestine resection; Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC); Whipple surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery In practice since 2006 | Ask about treatment |
 Professor Ido Nachmany | Sheba Medical Center Ramat Gan, Israel | Removal of liver cancer; Stomach cancer surgery; Small intestine resection; Whipple surgery; Liver resection; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery In practice since 1998 | Ask about treatment |
 Menahem Ben-haim | Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) Tel Aviv, Israel | Removal of liver cancer; Whipple surgery; Liver resection In practice since 1994 | Ask about treatment |
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- Ayhan Erdemir
- Halil Alis
- Peter Schenker
- Turgut Camkiran
- Muzaffer Al
- Erol Kilic
- Kadir Dicle
- Levent Akgun Kazak
- Soykan Barlas
- Xavier Centeno Fornies
- Levent Kaptanoglu
- Mehmet Akif Aydin
- Onder Surgit
- Wolfgang Schröder
- Joseph Klauzner
- Ron Greenberg
- Abdulcabbar Kartal
- Kivanc Derya Peker
- Ibrahim Aliosmanoglu
- Almog Ben Yaacov
- Florian Gebauer Chief Of General And Visceral Surgery
- Lars Bönicke
- Samet Yardimci
- Sedat Karademir
- Professor Ido Nachmany
- Menahem Ben-haim
- Erhun Eyüboğlu
- Prof. Abuzer Dirican
Programmes and prices
Centro Médico Teknon · 1 entries
| Public programme | Clinic | Recorded price | Programme details | Request a quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whipple surgery, leading surgeon Dr.Alberto Díez-Caballero | Centro Médico Teknon | USD 28034.45Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesWhipple surgery, leading surgeon Dr.Alberto Díez-Caballero Included: Whipple surgery Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Additional activities not included |
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VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital · 1 entries
| Public programme | Clinic | Recorded price | Programme details | Request a quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whipple Surgery by German Surgery Society Member — MRI, CT, Full Board & 7-Night Stay Included | VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital | USD 18000Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesWhipple Surgery by German Surgery Society Member — MRI, CT, Full Board & 7-Night Stay Included Included: Whipple surgery Included: CT Scan Included: Blood tests Included: Follow-up examination Included: Consultation with an anesthesiologist Included: Language assistance Included: MRI of one area Included: Consultation with a gastroenterologist Included: Follow-up visit Included: Full board (breakfast+lunch+dinner+drinks) Included: Hospitalization Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Hotel Excluded: Additional activities not included Stay: 7 days in the hospital Additional source terms: Expert Surgical Care for Complex Conditions – Whipple Surgery Package Whipple surgery, or pancreaticoduodenectomy, is a highly specialized procedure used to treat pancreatic cancer, bile duct tumors, or other conditions affecting the head of the pancreas. Performed by experienced gastrointestinal surgeon, this complex yet life-extending operation involves the removal of the head of the pancreas, part of the small intestine (duodenum), gallbladder, and bile duct followed by precise reconstruction of the digestive system. Our comprehensive package includes advanced diagnostic imaging, pre-operative consultations, the full surgical procedure, 7 days of hospital stay in a private room, post-operative intensive care, and nutritional support and follow-up. You’ll also benefit from VIP airport–hospital–hotel transfers and multilingual care coordination, ensuring your treatment experience is smooth, safe, and fully supported from arrival to recovery. Trust your care to expert hands—your healing journey starts with precision and compassion. |
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Ponderas Academic Hospital · 1 entries
| Public programme | Clinic | Recorded price | Programme details | Request a quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| robot-assisted Whipple procedure | Ponderas Academic Hospital | USD 51630Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesrobot-assisted Whipple procedure Included: Complex diagnosis of Pancreatic cancer Included: Whipple surgery Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Hotel Excluded: Additional activities not included Excluded: Accommodation is not included Excluded: Transfer is not included Stay: 8 days in the hospital |
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Anadolu Medical Center · 1 entries
| Public programme | Clinic | Recorded price | Programme details | Request a quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHIPPLE PROCEDURE – SURGICAL REMOVAL OF THE PANCREATIC HEAD, DUODENUM, AND BILE DUCT | Anadolu Medical Center | USD 29000Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesWHIPPLE PROCEDURE – SURGICAL REMOVAL OF THE PANCREATIC HEAD, DUODENUM, AND BILE DUCT Included: Pancreatic cancer surgery Included: Whipple surgery Included: Consultation with an anesthesiologist Included: Post-op medications Included: Blood tests Included: Preoperative tests Included: General anesthesia Included: Electrocardiogram (ECG) Included: Medical Examination for pre-operation Included: Transfer airport-clinic-airport Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Hotel Excluded: Additional activities not included Excluded: Accommodation is not included Stay: 17 days in the hospital Additional source terms: Advanced pancreatic cancer surgery performed by experienced hepatopancreatobiliary surgeons in a fully equipped tertiary hospital. The procedure includes comprehensive perioperative care, ICU monitoring, and multidisciplinary evaluation to ensure patient safety and optimal surgical outcomes. Included Services 15-night inpatient hospital stay in a standard room with accommodation for one accompanying person 2 days of intensive care unit (ICU) monitoring Pre-operative evaluation by an anesthesiologist Routine anesthesia-related laboratory and diagnostic tests Daily physician visits during hospitalization All procedure-related surgical materials and medications Standard pathological analysis of surgical specimens Additional Notes: The total cost may vary depending on medication dosage and patient-specific requirements. Any additional diagnostic tests, consultations, extended pathology, or specialized procedures required during hospitalization will be charged separately. The listed price is valid only for the specified treatment. If the treatment plan changes after the physician consultation or during surgery, the total cost will be updated accordingly. Additional charges: Advanced pancreatic cancer surgery performed by experienced hepatopancreatobiliary surgeons in a fully equipped tertiary hospital. The procedure includes comprehensive perioperative care, ICU monitoring, and multidisciplinary evaluation to ensure patient safety and optimal surgical outcomes. Included Services 15-night inpatient hospital stay in a standard room with accommodation for one accompanying person 2 days of intensive care unit (ICU) monitoring Pre-operative evaluation by an anesthesiologist Routine anesthesia-related laboratory and diagnostic tests Daily physician visits during hospitalization All procedure-related surgical materials and medications Standard pathological analysis of surgical specimens Additional Notes: The total cost may vary depending on medication dosage and patient-specific requirements. Any additional diagnostic tests, consultations, extended pathology, or specialized procedures required during hospitalization will be charged separately. The listed price is valid only for the specified treatment. If the treatment plan changes after the physician consultation or during surgery, the total cost will be updated accordingly. |
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Sheba Medical Center · 5 entries
| Public programme | Clinic | Recorded price | Programme details | Request a quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor PNET (assessment and Whipple surgery) | Sheba Medical Center | USD 40000Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesPancreatic neuroendocrine tumor PNET (assessment and Whipple surgery) Included: Consultation with an oncologist Included: Lab tests Included: Consultation with a surgeon Included: Histopathology revision Included: Whipple surgery Included: Parking Included: 24-hr nurse services Included: Electrooculography (EOG) Included: Electrocardiogram (ECG) Included: Consultation with a doctor Included: General anesthesia Included: Preoperative tests Included: Medications Included: Follow-up examination Included: Post-op medications Included: Consultation with an anesthesiologist Included: Consumable materials Included: Complete blood count (CBC) Included: Biochemistry blood test Included: MRI of one area Included: PET/CT Included: Thyroid function tests (including T3, T4, TSH) Included: Follow-up visit Included: Biopsy Included: Full board (breakfast+lunch+dinner+drinks) Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Additional activities not included Excluded: Accommodation is not included Excluded: Transfer is not included Stay: 6 days in the hospital Stay: 10 days in the hotel |
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| Whipple procedure for pancreatic head cancer | Sheba Medical Center | USD 40000Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesWhipple procedure for pancreatic head cancer Included: Whipple surgery Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Hotel Excluded: Additional activities not included Excluded: Accommodation is not included Excluded: Transfer is not included Stay: 6 days in the hospital Stay: 10 days in the hotel |
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| Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor PNET (assessment and Whipple surgery) | Sheba Medical Center | USD 40000Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesPancreatic neuroendocrine tumor PNET (assessment and Whipple surgery) Included: Consultation with an oncologist Included: Lab tests Included: Consultation with a surgeon Included: Histopathology revision Included: Whipple surgery Included: Parking Included: 24-hr nurse services Included: Electrooculography (EOG) Included: Electrocardiogram (ECG) Included: Consultation with a doctor Included: General anesthesia Included: Preoperative tests Included: Medications Included: Follow-up examination Included: Post-op medications Included: Consultation with an anesthesiologist Included: Consumable materials Included: Complete blood count (CBC) Included: Biochemistry blood test Included: MRI of one area Included: PET/CT Included: Thyroid function tests (including T3, T4, TSH) Included: Follow-up visit Included: Biopsy Included: Full board (breakfast+lunch+dinner+drinks) Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Additional activities not included Excluded: Accommodation is not included Excluded: Transfer is not included Stay: 6 days in the hospital Stay: 10 days in the hotel |
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| Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor PNET (assessment and Whipple surgery) | Sheba Medical Center | USD 45000Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesPancreatic neuroendocrine tumor PNET (assessment and Whipple surgery) Included: Consultation with an oncologist Included: Consultation with creation of treatment plan Included: Complete blood count Included: Consultation with an endocrinologist Included: ECG Included: Blood test for hormonal profile Included: Consultation with a surgeon Included: Biochemical blood analysis Included: PET-CT with Gallium 68 (DOTATATE) Included: Abdominal MRI Included: Pancreas biopsy Included: Histopathology revision Included: Albumin Blood Test Included: Endo-ultrasound Included: AST and ALT Blood Test Included: Complex diagnosis of Pancreatic cancer Included: Blood sugar level Included: Alkaline Phosphatase Test Included: Whipple surgery Included: Coffee Zone Included: 3 meals per day by nutritionist Included: 24-hr nurse services Included: Cottage Included: Cleanse your body Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Hotel Excluded: Additional activities not included Excluded: Accommodation is not included Excluded: Transfer is not included Stay: 6 days in the hospital Stay: 14 days in the hotel |
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| Whipple procedure for pancreatic head cancer at Sheba Hospital- Top-10 Hospitals 2026 by Newsweek | Sheba Medical Center | USD 46000Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesWhipple procedure for pancreatic head cancer at Sheba Hospital- Top-10 Hospitals 2026 by Newsweek Included: PET/CT Included: Consultation with an oncologist Included: Lab tests Included: Biopsy Included: Extended analysis of blood Included: Histopathology revision Included: Complex diagnosis of Pancreatic cancer Included: Whipple surgery Included: Electrocardiogram (ECG) Included: Consultation with a surgeon Included: Follow-up visit Included: Hospitalization + afterward hotel stay Included: Transfer to the clinic Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Additional activities not included Stay: 6 days in the hospital Stay: 14 days in the hotel |
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Memorial Göztepe Hospital · 2 entries
| Public programme | Clinic | Recorded price | Programme details | Request a quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) | Memorial Göztepe Hospital | USD 31920Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesWhipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) Included: Whipple surgery Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Hotel Excluded: Additional activities not included Excluded: Accommodation is not included Stay: 7 days in the hospital |
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| Laparoscopic Whipple Procedure (All Surgical Procedures Included) | Memorial Göztepe Hospital | USD 33600Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesLaparoscopic Whipple Procedure (All Surgical Procedures Included) Included: Whipple surgery Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Hotel Excluded: Additional activities not included Excluded: Accommodation is not included Stay: 10 days in the hospital |
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Memorial Şişli Hospital · 2 entries
| Public programme | Clinic | Recorded price | Programme details | Request a quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) | Memorial Şişli Hospital | USD 31920Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesWhipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) Included: Whipple surgery Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Hotel Excluded: Additional activities not included Excluded: Accommodation is not included Stay: 7 days in the hospital |
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| Laparoscopic Whipple Procedure (All Surgical Procedures Included) | Memorial Şişli Hospital | USD 33600Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesLaparoscopic Whipple Procedure (All Surgical Procedures Included) Included: Whipple surgery Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Hotel Excluded: Additional activities not included Excluded: Accommodation is not included Stay: 10 days in the hospital |
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Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital · 2 entries
| Public programme | Clinic | Recorded price | Programme details | Request a quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) | Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital | USD 31920Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesWhipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) Included: Whipple surgery Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Hotel Excluded: Additional activities not included Excluded: Accommodation is not included Stay: 7 days in the hospital |
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| Laparoscopic Whipple Procedure (All Surgical Procedures Included) | Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital | USD 33600Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesLaparoscopic Whipple Procedure (All Surgical Procedures Included) Included: Whipple surgery Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Hotel Excluded: Additional activities not included Excluded: Accommodation is not included Stay: 10 days in the hospital |
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Memorial Ataşehir Hospital · 2 entries
| Public programme | Clinic | Recorded price | Programme details | Request a quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) | Memorial Ataşehir Hospital | USD 31920Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesWhipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) Included: Whipple surgery Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Hotel Excluded: Additional activities not included Excluded: Accommodation is not included Stay: 7 days in the hospital |
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| Laparoscopic Whipple Procedure (All Surgical Procedures Included) | Memorial Ataşehir Hospital | USD 33600Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesLaparoscopic Whipple Procedure (All Surgical Procedures Included) Included: Whipple surgery Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Hotel Excluded: Additional activities not included Excluded: Accommodation is not included Stay: 10 days in the hospital |
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Sources (17)
- Whipple surgery, leading surgeon Dr.Alberto Díez-Caballero
- Whipple Surgery by German Surgery Society Member — MRI, CT, Full Board & 7-Night Stay Included
- robot-assisted Whipple procedure
- WHIPPLE PROCEDURE – SURGICAL REMOVAL OF THE PANCREATIC HEAD, DUODENUM, AND BILE DUCT
- Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor PNET (assessment and Whipple surgery)
- Whipple procedure for pancreatic head cancer
- Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor PNET (assessment and Whipple surgery)
- Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor PNET (assessment and Whipple surgery)
- Whipple procedure for pancreatic head cancer at Sheba Hospital- Top-10 Hospitals 2026 by Newsweek
- Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Laparoscopic Whipple Procedure (All Surgical Procedures Included)
- Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Laparoscopic Whipple Procedure (All Surgical Procedures Included)
- Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Laparoscopic Whipple Procedure (All Surgical Procedures Included)
- Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Laparoscopic Whipple Procedure (All Surgical Procedures Included)
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- [Expert consensus of laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy(postscript of operation process and main steps)].
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- Complexity and Experience Grading to Guide Patient Selection for Minimally Invasive Pancreatoduodenectomy: An International Study Group for Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS) Consensus.
- [Expert consensus on laparoscopic and robotic-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy with resection and reconstruction of portal-superior mesenteric vein (2025)].
- International expert consensus on precision anatomy for minimally invasive pancreatoduodenectomy: PAM-HBP surgery project.
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- Comparison of short-term outcomes of robotic versus open pancreaticoduodenectomy: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and propensity-score-matched studies.
- The Effects of Perioperative Corticosteroids on Postoperative Complications After Pancreatoduodenectomy: A Debated Topic of Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
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