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For a Whipple operation, also called pancreaticoduodenectomy, laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive approach; robotic surgery is another approach alongside open surgery.

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How surgery works and how approaches differ

For a Whipple operation, also called pancreaticoduodenectomy, laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive approach; robotic surgery is another approach alongside open surgery. Choosing between these approaches involves matching the complexity of the operation to the surgeon’s and hospital’s experience. For liver cancer, liver resection is an operation to remove cancerous liver tissue. Minimally invasive liver resection requires specific technical skills, particularly when surgery follows the liver’s anatomical divisions.

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Methods and what the numbers show

Methods at Bookimed clinics

Method What it is What the numbers show
Removal of the pancreatic head and duodenum (Whipple surgery) Removal of the pancreatic head and duodenum (Whipple surgery).

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  • Patients with obesity had higher 30-day mortality rates (2.42% vs. 1.63%; OR: 1.68, 95% CI: 1.35-2.08, p < 0.00001, I² = 0%) and major complications (23.3% vs. 17.12%; OR: 1.77, 95% CI: 1.27-2.46, p = 0.0007, I² = 52%) than patients without obesity. 30-day; OBJECTIVES: This meta-analysis compares outcomes of pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) using open (OPD), robotic (RPD), and laparoscopic (LPD) techniques in patients with and without obesity and resectable pancreatic cancer. [9]
  • Among surgical techniques, patients with obesity who underwent OPD had higher risks of 30-day mortality (OR: 1.59, 95% CI: 1.26-2.00, p < .0001), major complications (OR 1.63, 95% CI 1.17-2.28, p = 0.004), and POPF (OR 1.98, 95% CI 1.59-2.47, p < 0.00001) than patients without obesity. 30-day; OBJECTIVES: This meta-analysis compares outcomes of pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) using open (OPD), robotic (RPD), and laparoscopic (LPD) techniques in patients with and without obesity and resectable pancreatic cancer. [9]
  • In the RPD group, obesity increased the risk of 30-day mortality (OR: 2.68, 95% CI: 1.12-6.39, p = 0.03) and POPF (OR 3.32, 95% CI 1.68-6.57, p = 0.0006). 30-day; OBJECTIVES: This meta-analysis compares outcomes of pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) using open (OPD), robotic (RPD), and laparoscopic (LPD) techniques in patients with and without obesity and resectable pancreatic cancer. [9]

Other methods with evidence

Method What it is What the numbers show
Removal of liver tissue Removal of liver tissue.
  • The findings of this review found no significant difference in 5-year overall and disease-free survival rates between both approaches (relative risk (RR) = 0.84 (0.54, 1.30), P = 0.35, I2 = 94%) and (RR = 1.00 (0.32, 3.13), P = 0.99, I2 = 89%), respectively. 5-year; The included studies enrolled patients with either resectable or unresectable tumors, depending on tumor characteristics, institutional protocols, and clinical eligibility. [2]
  • Transfusion proportion was 32% (95% CI: 16%-54%), hospital stay was 6.8 days (95% CI: 4-9.6), and the overall postoperative complications 16% (95% CI: 10%-24%) including 11% bile leakage (95% CI: 6%-19%). 6.8 days; LLR appears safe and feasible for pediatric liver tumors in selected patients. [3]
  • In the network meta-analysis for 5-year overall survival (26 studies), liver transplantation was associated with the lowest mortality hazard (hazard ratio, 0.47; 95% confidence interval, 0.31-0.73, referenced to liver resection), followed by liver resection (reference), whereas ablation had the greatest mortality hazard (hazard ratio, 1.32; 95% confidence interval, 1.16-1.49, referenced to liver resection). 5-year; Comparative analysis of treatment modalities for solitary, small (≤3 cm) hepatocellular carcinoma: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of oncologic outcomes. — We identified 80 studies (4 randomized controlled trials, 72 retrospectives, and 4 prospective cohorts) with 28,211 patients. [4]
Destroying tumour cells with electrical pulses (IRE) Destroying tumour cells with electrical pulses (IRE).
  • The 6/12/24 months OS with IRE was 99%/84%/28%. 24 months; Irreversible electroporation (IRE) is used as a locoregional treatment modality for patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC), but is non-curative and is associated with postoperative morbidity and mortality. [5]
  • The 6/12/24 months OS without IRE was 99%/80%/12%. 24 months; Irreversible electroporation (IRE) is used as a locoregional treatment modality for patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC), but is non-curative and is associated with postoperative morbidity and mortality. [5]
  • At 12 months from IRE, OS was 55% and PFS was 12%. 12 months; Irreversible electroporation (IRE) is used as a locoregional treatment modality for patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC), but is non-curative and is associated with postoperative morbidity and mortality. [5]
Laparoscopic removal of liver tissue Laparoscopic removal of liver tissue.
  • The results of the meta-analysis showed that the two groups had the same 3-year (HR: 0.99, 95% CI: 0.67 to 1.47) and 5-year (HR: 1.30, 95% CI: 0.90 to 1.87) OS rates, and the LH group had better 3-year (HR: 0.58, 95% CI: 0.49 to 0.68) and 5-year (HR: 0.56, 95% CI: 0.37 to 0.85) RFS rates. 3-year; 5-year; Comparison of laparoscopic hepatectomy and percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of small hepatocellular carcinoma: a meta-analysis. — A total of 1886 patients with small HCC were included in the 8 studies included in this study, of which 839 underwent LH and 1047 underwent PRAF. [6]
  • Five-year RFS and OS rates in the LH, OH, and RFA groups were 50%, 41.6%, and 41.8% (p = 0.89) and 85.2%, 80.1%, and 80.1% (p = 0.83), respectively. Five-year; OH was selected significantly more frequently than RFA when patients had the following factors: maximum tumor diameter >2 cm (OR = 3.13; 95% CI = 1.72-5.69), proximity to major vessels (OR = 2.08; 95% CI = 1.01-4.30), and good liver function (OR = 0.46; 95% CI = 0.22-0.93). [7]
  • During the 36.0 (20.4-52.4) month follow-up period, the 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year OS rates in the MWA group were 97.6, 80.9, and 65.3% and 95.5, 78.7, and 60.4% in the LLR group (HR 0.98, P =0.900). 1-year; 3-year; 5-year; There is currently a lack of convincing evidence for microwave ablation (MWA) and laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) for patients ≥60 years old with 3-5 cm hepatocellular carcinoma. [8]
Laparoscopic removal of the pancreatic head and duodenum (Whipple surgery) Laparoscopic removal of the pancreatic head and duodenum (Whipple surgery).
  • Patients with obesity had higher 30-day mortality rates (2.42% vs. 1.63%; OR: 1.68, 95% CI: 1.35-2.08, p < 0.00001, I² = 0%) and major complications (23.3% vs. 17.12%; OR: 1.77, 95% CI: 1.27-2.46, p = 0.0007, I² = 52%) than patients without obesity. 30-day; OBJECTIVES: This meta-analysis compares outcomes of pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) using open (OPD), robotic (RPD), and laparoscopic (LPD) techniques in patients with and without obesity and resectable pancreatic cancer. [9]
  • Among surgical techniques, patients with obesity who underwent OPD had higher risks of 30-day mortality (OR: 1.59, 95% CI: 1.26-2.00, p < .0001), major complications (OR 1.63, 95% CI 1.17-2.28, p = 0.004), and POPF (OR 1.98, 95% CI 1.59-2.47, p < 0.00001) than patients without obesity. 30-day; OBJECTIVES: This meta-analysis compares outcomes of pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) using open (OPD), robotic (RPD), and laparoscopic (LPD) techniques in patients with and without obesity and resectable pancreatic cancer. [9]
  • In the RPD group, obesity increased the risk of 30-day mortality (OR: 2.68, 95% CI: 1.12-6.39, p = 0.03) and POPF (OR 3.32, 95% CI 1.68-6.57, p = 0.0006). 30-day; OBJECTIVES: This meta-analysis compares outcomes of pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) using open (OPD), robotic (RPD), and laparoscopic (LPD) techniques in patients with and without obesity and resectable pancreatic cancer. [9]
Destroying tumour tissue with microwave energy Destroying tumour tissue with microwave energy.
  • The three-year overall survival was 14% with microwave ablation and 23% with conventional surgery, resulting in an HR of 0.91 (95% CI 0.39 to 2.15). three-year; Microwave ablation versus conventional surgery One trial, conducted in Japan, randomised 40 participants (mean age 61 years, 53% males) with multiple liver metastases of colorectal cancer. [10]
  • No participant in the microwave ablation group demonstrated local progression at 12 months, while that occurred in two participants in the radiofrequency ablation group (RR 0.19, 95% CI 0.01 to 3.67). 12 months; Microwave ablation versus conventional surgery One trial, conducted in Japan, randomised 40 participants (mean age 61 years, 53% males) with multiple liver metastases of colorectal cancer. [10]
  • In secondary measures, HR provided significantly higher 3- and 5-year overall survival (RR = 0.94; P = 0.03 and RR = 0.88; P = 0.01, respectively) and 3-year disease-free survival (RR = 0.78; P = 0.009). 5-year; 3-year; Hepatic resection (HR) is the gold standard liver cancer treatment, but few patients are eligible due to comorbidities or tumor location. [11]
Minimally invasive removal of liver tissue Minimally invasive removal of liver tissue.
  • After a median follow-up of 59 months and after weighting median overall survival was 60 months (95% CI 52-66) for the ablation group and 93 months (95% CI 75-110) for the laparoscopic resection group (hazard ratio [HR] 0.607, 95% CI 0.533-0.691, p <0.001). 59 months; 60 months; 93 months; For patients with single small (≤3 cm) hepatocellular carcinoma ablation is the first-line treatment, although a high rate of recurrence has been reported. [12]
  • Median recurrence-free survival was 26 months (95% CI 23-29) for the ablation group and 39 months (95% CI 30-55) for the laparoscopic resection group (HR 0.736, 95% CI 0.659-0.822, p = 0.0013). 26 months; 39 months; For patients with single small (≤3 cm) hepatocellular carcinoma ablation is the first-line treatment, although a high rate of recurrence has been reported. [12]
  • Laparoscopy was associated with a reduced risk of early recurrence (HR 0.747, 95% CI 0.655-0.853, p = 0.011). Study follow-up: After a median follow-up of 59 months and after weighting median overall survival was 60 months (95% CI 52-66) for the ablation group and 93 months (95% CI 75-110) for the laparoscopic resection group (hazard ratio [HR] 0.607, 95% CI 0.533-0.691, p <0.001).; For patients with single small (≤3 cm) hepatocellular carcinoma ablation is the first-line treatment, although a high rate of recurrence has been reported. [12]
Minimally invasive removal of the pancreatic head and duodenum (Whipple surgery) Minimally invasive removal of the pancreatic head and duodenum (Whipple surgery).
  • Major complications (RD -11%, P = 0.302) and 90-day mortality (RD -2%, P = 0.328) were comparable between laparoscopic MIPD and OPD. 90-day; Assessment of minimally invasive pancreatoduodenectomy (MIPD) in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is scarce and limited to non-randomized studies. [13]
  • Pooled analysis revealed similar 5-year overall survival after MIPD compared with OPD (HR: 0.78, 95% CI 0.50-1.22, p = 0.2). 5-year; Long-term survival after minimally invasive resection versus open pancreaticoduodenectomy for periampullary cancers: a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression. — Among all 58,622 patients, 8716 (14.9%) underwent MIPD and 49,875 (85.1%) underwent OPD. [14]
  • Sensitivity subset analyses for PDAC demonstrated similar 5-year overall survival after MIPD compared with OPD (HR 0.69, 95% CI: 0.32-1.50, p = 0.3). 5-year; Long-term survival after minimally invasive resection versus open pancreaticoduodenectomy for periampullary cancers: a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression. — Among all 58,622 patients, 8716 (14.9%) underwent MIPD and 49,875 (85.1%) underwent OPD. [14]
Open removal of liver tissue Open removal of liver tissue.
  • Five-year RFS and OS rates in the LH, OH, and RFA groups were 50%, 41.6%, and 41.8% (p = 0.89) and 85.2%, 80.1%, and 80.1% (p = 0.83), respectively. Five-year; OH was selected significantly more frequently than RFA when patients had the following factors: maximum tumor diameter >2 cm (OR = 3.13; 95% CI = 1.72-5.69), proximity to major vessels (OR = 2.08; 95% CI = 1.01-4.30), and good liver function (OR = 0.46; 95% CI = 0.22-0.93). [7]
Open removal of the pancreatic head and duodenum (Whipple surgery) Open removal of the pancreatic head and duodenum (Whipple surgery).
  • Major complications (RD -11%, P = 0.302) and 90-day mortality (RD -2%, P = 0.328) were comparable between laparoscopic MIPD and OPD. 90-day; Assessment of minimally invasive pancreatoduodenectomy (MIPD) in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is scarce and limited to non-randomized studies. [13]
  • And there was no significant difference regarding 1-year OS and 3-year OS: 1-year OS [RR = 1.02,95% CI (0.97,1.08), p = 0.417], 3-year OS [RR = 1.10 95% CI (0.75, 1.62), p = 0.614%]. 1-year; 3-year; With the increase of clinical application of LPD, the usage of LPD in patients with pancreatic cancer has very good prospect. [15]
  • Operative time was significantly longer for LPD (MD 85.59 min, p < 0.00001), whereas overall morbidity (OR 0.80, p < 0.00001), hospital stay (MD -2.32 days, p < 0.00001), blood loss (MD -173.84 ml, p < 0.00001), transfusion (OR 0.62, p = 0.0002), and DGE (OR 0.78, p = 0.002) were reduced for LPD. 2.32 days; Laparoscopic versus open pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic and periampullary tumor: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and non-randomized comparative studies. — Four RCTs and 35 NRCTs concerning a total of 40,230 patients (4,262 LPD and 35,968 OPD) were included. [16]
Removal of pancreatic tissue Removal of pancreatic tissue.
  • Our analysis revealed no statistically significant differences in length of hospital stay (mean difference (MD): 4.69 days; 95% CI: -2.30, 11.68), complications (OR: 1.21; 95% CI: 0.53, 2.77), or recurrence rates (OR: 1.47; 95% CI: 0.98, 2.23) between RAMPS and SDP. 4.69 days; This systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrates that RAMPS and SDP yield largely comparable perioperative and early oncological outcomes in patients with resectable distal pancreatic tumours. [17]
  • Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains one of the most lethal malignancies worldwide, with a 5-year survival rate below 10%. 5-year; Robotic distal pancreatectomy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis of outcomes in Western vs. Eastern Centers. — Twenty-five studies encompassing 3200 patients were analyzed (Western: 15 studies, 1900 patients; Eastern: 10 studies, 1300 patients). [18]
  • Pancreatic re-resection was associated with 1-year survival 70.6% (95% confidence interval [CI], 65.0-76.2), 2-year survival 38.8% (95% CI, 28.6-49.0), 3-year survival 20.2% (95% CI, 13.8-26.7), and 5-year survival 9.2% (95% CI, 5.5-12.8). 1-year; 2-year; 3-year; 5-year; The role of surgical resection in patients with recurrent pancreatic cancer is unclear. [19]
Destroying tumour tissue with radiofrequency energy Destroying tumour tissue with radiofrequency energy.
  • Compared with RFA, SR was associated with superior survival outcomes, including three-year overall survival (OS) (HR: 0.73; 95% CI: 0.66-0.80), five-year OS (HR: 0.70; 95% CI: 0.62-0.79), one-year recurrence-free survival (RFS) (HR: 0.55; 95% CI: 0.47-0.65), three-year RFS (HR: 0.66; 95% CI: 0.59-0.73), and five-year RFS (HR: 0.76; 95% CI: 0.68-0.85). three-year; five-year; one-year; This meta-analysis aims to compare the safety and efficacy of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and surgical resection (SR) in patients with small hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). [20]
  • No statistically significant difference was observed for the 1-year OS (HR: 1.30, CI: 0.56-3.02, p = 0.54). 1-year; Radiofrequency ablation versus surgical resection as first-line treatment for very early stage hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review with meta-analysis. — Fourteen studies (3551 patients), one randomized controlled trial (RCT), and 13 retrospective cohorts were included. [21]
  • The OS at 3 and 5 years was significantly greater after SR than after RFA (HR: 2.28, CI: 1.38-3.75, p = 0.001; and HR: 1.66, CI: 1.29-2.15, p = 0.0001, respectively). 5 years; Radiofrequency ablation versus surgical resection as first-line treatment for very early stage hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review with meta-analysis. — Fourteen studies (3551 patients), one randomized controlled trial (RCT), and 13 retrospective cohorts were included. [21]
Robot-assisted removal of pancreatic tissue Robot-assisted removal of pancreatic tissue.
  • The RP group had shorter operative time (210 min vs. 240 min, P < 0.001), lower estimated blood loss (200 ml vs. 300 ml, P = 0.011), lower wound infection rates (4.5% vs. 10.1%, P = 0.005) and shorter length of postoperative hospital stay (15 days vs. 17 days, P = 0.001) compared to the OP group, with no significant differences in other perioperative outcomes. 15 days; 17 days; Limited data are available regarding long-term oncological outcomes in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) who undergo robotic pancreatectomy (RP). [22]
Robot-assisted removal of the pancreatic head and duodenum (Whipple surgery)
Innovative / investigational method		 Robot-assisted removal of the pancreatic head and duodenum (Whipple surgery).
  • The RPD group had lower overall morbidity (RR, 0.79), conversion (RR, 0.29) and blood transfusion rates (RR, 0.61), shorter length of stay (MD, -0.72 days), and higher number of harvested lymph nodes (MD, 0.62) than the LPD group. 0.72 days; Robotic versus laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic and periampullary tumors: a meta-analysis. — RESULTS: Seventeen studies with a total of 9417 patients (RPD group: 3334 patients; LPD group: 6083 patients) were included in this meta-analysis. [23]
  • There was a trend of shorter hospital stays (11.4 days vs. 9.8 days, P = 0.218) and less severe postoperative complications (21.4% vs. 7.1%; P = 0.227) in the robot-assisted PD group. 11.4 days; 9.8 days; PURPOSE: With neoadjuvant treatment (NAT) broadening the surgical indication for advanced pancreatic cancer, the growing use of robotic platforms in pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) necessitates the evaluation of its feasibility in advanced pancreatic cancer patients who have undergone NAT. [24]
  • The overall (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) rates between the 2 groups were comparable (5-year OS rate: 55.7% vs. 72.7%, P = 0.264; 5-year DFS rate: 54.4% vs. 58.4%, P = 0.759). 5-year; PURPOSE: With neoadjuvant treatment (NAT) broadening the surgical indication for advanced pancreatic cancer, the growing use of robotic platforms in pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) necessitates the evaluation of its feasibility in advanced pancreatic cancer patients who have undergone NAT. [24]
Removal of the whole pancreas Removal of the whole pancreas.
  • The overall postoperative complication rate was 57.8%(15/26),with major complications including grade B/C pancreatic fistula 25.0%(6/24,excluding 2 cases of total pancreatectomy),delayed gastric emptying in 23.1%(6/26),wound complications 11.5%(3/26),postoperative hemorrhage 7.7%(2/26), chylous fistula 7.7%(2/26) and bile fistula 3.8%(1/26). Study follow-up: A total of 25 patients were followed up,with a follow-up time of 21(24)months(range: 8 to 42 months).; During the follow-up period,8 cases(32.0%) died due to tumor recurrence and metastasis,while 17 patients(68.0%) remained alive,including 11 cases of disease-free survival,5 cases of distant metastasis,and 1 case of local recurrence. [25]
Removal of an affected section of vein Removal of an affected section of vein.
  • Of 404 patients who underwent upfront PVR, the 30-day mortality rate was 1.2%, and the 90-day mortality rate was 3.7%. 30-day; 90-day; Venous invasion is an independent prognostic factor for poor survival in pancreatic cancer patients undergoing upfront PVR, and adjuvant chemotherapy contributes to an extend postoperative survival. [26]
  • The median overall survival (OS) was 19.8 months (95% CI: 17.5-22.9), with 1-, 2-, and 3-year OS rates of 71.4%, 40.8%, and 23.2%, respectively. 19.8 months; 3-year; Venous invasion is an independent prognostic factor for poor survival in pancreatic cancer patients undergoing upfront PVR, and adjuvant chemotherapy contributes to an extend postoperative survival. [26]
  • However, without venous resection, NAT patients had significantly fewer (Clavien-Dindo ≥IIIb) postoperative complications (10.8% vs. 24.4%, p=0.02), fewer reoperations (3.0% vs. 11.2%, p=0.006), and lower 90-day mortality (2.4% vs. 7.7%, p=0.03). 90-day; Upfront surgery vs. neoadjuvant therapy in pancreatic cancer with venous involvement: a multicenter retrospective analysis. — We included 361 patients who received NAT and 690 patients who underwent US at nine centres. [27]

When surgery may help and what alternatives to discuss

When considering a robotic or laparoscopic Whipple operation, the assessment includes the size of the pancreatic and bile ducts, whether the tumour touches blood vessels, obesity, and previous complicated upper abdominal surgery or disease. These factors are considered alongside the team’s experience. If the tumour involves the portal or superior mesenteric vein, removing and reconstructing the affected vein may allow surgery in selected patients; this is a technically demanding operation with complex care needs. For liver surgery, planning care takes account of the disease, the patient’s health and how well the liver works.

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Expected outcomes and limits of the evidence

When discussing pancreatic or liver surgery, ask the team how it measures results. Relevant measures include major complications, bile leaks, unplanned further procedures within 90 days, and deaths within 90 days of surgery. These address different aspects of safety, rather than a single overall success rate. For robotic or laparoscopic Whipple surgery, a comparison between centres should also consider the complexity of the patients’ operations and the experience of each team.

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Risks to discuss with your surgeon

Whipple surgery is a complex operation with substantial risks of complications and a risk of death around the time of surgery. Before this operation, identifying narrowing of the coeliac artery, a blood vessel supplying abdominal organs, matters because it can increase the risk of inadequate blood flow after surgery. After left, or distal, pancreatectomy, one concern is a pancreatic fistula, meaning leakage of pancreatic fluid. After liver resection, important complications include bile leakage, bleeding and liver failure. The liver’s function, the disease and the patient’s health all contribute to risk.

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Recovery and follow-up care

Recovery planning for a Whipple operation involves several healthcare professionals working together. An enhanced recovery plan includes explaining the process to you, planning nutrition, using a combination of pain-relief methods, managing fluids and blood sugar, and helping you restart eating and moving early after surgery. Drains may be removed early when clinically appropriate. For liver resection, preparation to improve fitness before surgery and early movement afterwards are recommended parts of care. Nutrition is also part of planning care around the operation. These are useful topics to discuss with the team when preparing for treatment.

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Ron GreenbergRon Greenberg Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Tel Aviv, Israel

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Ramat Gan, Israel

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Istanbul, Turkey

 Mastectomy; Thyroid resection; Breast cancer surgery; Pancreatic cancer surgery

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Istanbul, Turkey

 Nephrectomy; Small intestine resection; Hysterectomy (uterus removal); Lumpectomy; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Gastroectomy

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Halil AlisHalil Alis Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Istanbul, Turkey

 Small intestine resection; Hysterectomy (uterus removal); Lumpectomy; Whipple surgery; Lung cancer surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Gastroectomy

In practice since 1992

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Istanbul, Turkey

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In practice since 1978

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Muzaffer AlMuzaffer Al Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)

Istanbul, Turkey

 Esophagectomy; Small intestine resection; Breast cancer surgery; Lumpectomy; Whipple surgery

In practice since 2010

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Erol KilicErol 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

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Kadir DicleKadir 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

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Turkey · 13–24 of 30 entries
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Levent Akgun KazakLevent 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

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Soykan BarlasSoykan 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

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Assoc Prof Dr Guner CakmakAssoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak Bookimed

Batman, Turkey

 Breast cancer surgery; Lumpectomy; Whipple surgery; Lung cancer surgery; Gastroectomy

In practice since 1997

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Yusuf AcikgozYusuf Acikgoz Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital

Ankara, Turkey

 Mastectomy; Thyroid resection; Removal of liver cancer; Removal of colon cancer; Stomach cancer surgery; Breast cancer surgery; Tongue cancer surgery; Pancreatic cancer surgery; Bladder removal with reconstruction

In practice since 2016

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Levent KaptanogluLevent 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

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Mehmet Akif AydinMehmet 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

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Selin KapanSelin Kapan İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı

Istanbul, Turkey

 Esophagectomy; Small intestine resection; Breast cancer surgery; Lumpectomy; Whipple surgery; Orchiectomy; Lung cancer surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Throat cancer operation; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery

In practice since 1995

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Mehmet KaracaMehmet Karaca Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Antalya, Turkey

 Removal of liver cancer; Hysterectomy (uterus removal); Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot; Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

In practice since 1995

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Abdulcabbar KartalAbdulcabbar 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

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Kivanc Derya PekerKivanc 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

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Murat CakarMurat Cakar Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Istanbul, Turkey

 Small intestine resection; Liver resection; Rectal resection

In practice since 2010

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Volkan KinasVolkan Kinas Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)

Istanbul, Turkey

 Esophagectomy; Small intestine resection; Liver resection; Rectal resection

In practice since 2015

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Hanifi OnalanHanifi Onalan Atlas University Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey

 Thyroid resection; Small intestine resection; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery

In practice since 1999

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Ibrahim AliosmanogluIbrahim Aliosmanoglu Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Antalya, Turkey

 Whipple surgery; Liver resection; Removal of meningioma; Rectal resection; Removal of testicle tumor

In practice since 2003

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Samet YardimciSamet Yardimci Professor Dr. Samet Yardımcı Clinic

Istanbul, Turkey

 Small intestine resection; Whipple surgery; Liver resection; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery

In practice since 2003

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Sedat KarademirSedat Karademir Anadolu Medical Center

Istanbul, Turkey

 Whipple surgery; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery

In practice since 1988

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Erhun EyüboğluErhun Eyüboğlu Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey

 Whipple surgery

In practice since 1982

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Prof. Abuzer DiricanProf. Abuzer Dirican Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey

 Whipple surgery

In practice since 1996

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Germany · 5 entries
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Viola FoxViola Fox Medical Center in Solingen

Solingen, Germany

 Mastectomy; Thyroid resection; Removal of liver cancer; Removal of colon cancer; Prostatectomy; Melanoma surgery; Stomach cancer surgery; Da Vinci Robotic System; Esophagectomy; Small intestine resection; Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy; Breast cancer surgery; Hysterectomy (uterus removal); Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC); Whipple surgery; Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot; Lung cancer surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Removal of meningioma; Rectal resection; Removal of testicle tumor; Throat cancer operation; Tongue cancer surgery; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery; Bladder removal with reconstruction; Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

In practice since 2012

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Peter SchenkerPeter Schenker Medical Center in Solingen

Solingen, Germany

 Esophagectomy; Small intestine resection; Lumpectomy; Whipple surgery; Mohs microsurgery; Lung cancer surgery; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery

In practice since 2007

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Wolfgang SchröderWolfgang Schröder Helios Gesundheit

Wuppertal, Germany

 Removal of liver cancer; Removal of colon cancer; Nephrectomy; 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

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Florian Gebauer Chief Of General And Visceral SurgeryFlorian 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

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Lars BönickeLars 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; Orchiectomy; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection

In practice since 2011

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Spain · 3 entries
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Xavier Centeno ForniesXavier Centeno Fornies Centro Médico Teknon

Barcelona, Spain

 Nephrectomy; Small intestine resection; Hysterectomy (uterus removal); Lumpectomy; Whipple surgery; Bladder removal; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Removal of testicle tumor; Throat cancer operation; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery; Bladder removal with reconstruction

In practice since 1994

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Cesar Canales BedoyaCesar Canales Bedoya Hospital Ruber Internacional

Madrid, Spain

 Nephrectomy; Small intestine resection; Lumpectomy; Bladder removal; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Gastroectomy

In practice since 1950

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Carlos Garcia VasquezCarlos Garcia Vasquez Digestive Surgery and Gastroenterology Specialist Centro PAD

Madrid, Spain

 Removal of liver cancer; Removal of colon cancer; Stomach cancer surgery; Da Vinci Robotic System; Small intestine resection; Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC); Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Rectal resection; Gastroectomy

In practice since 2006

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Italy · 3 entries
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Riccardo RosatiRiccardo Rosati San Raffaele

Milan, Italy

 Stomach cancer surgery; Small intestine resection; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Rectal resection; Pancreatic cancer surgery

In practice since 1985

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Luca AldrighettiLuca Aldrighetti San Raffaele

Milan, Italy

 Removal of liver cancer; Liver resection

In practice since 1992

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Massimo FalconiMassimo Falconi San Raffaele

Milan, Italy

 Pancreatic cancer surgery Ask about treatment
Republic of Korea · 2 entries
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Park SundoPark Sundo NAEUN HOSPITAL

Incheon, Republic of Korea

 Colectomy (large bowel resection); Removal of meningioma; Pancreatic cancer surgery

In practice since 2000

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Lee Seok GuLee Seok Gu Myongji Hospital

Goyang, Republic of Korea

 Liver resection

In practice since 1980

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Austria · 3 entries
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Martin SchindlMartin Schindl Wiener Privatklinik (WPK)

Vienna, Austria

 Esophagectomy; Small intestine resection; Pancreatic cancer surgery

In practice since 1994

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Emanuel SpornEmanuel Sporn Wiener Privatklinik (WPK)

Vienna, Austria

 Liver resection

In practice since 1998

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Klaus KaczirekKlaus Kaczirek Wiener Privatklinik (WPK)

Vienna, Austria

 Liver resection

In practice since 2001

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Centro Médico Teknon · 2 entries
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Whipple surgery, leading surgeon Dr.Alberto Díez-Caballero Centro Médico Teknon USD 28034.45Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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Whipple surgery, leading surgeon Dr.Alberto Díez-Caballero

Included: Whipple surgery

Excluded: Airfare

Excluded: Additional activities not included

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  • Catalogue price: Amount: 25000.0; Currency: EUR; Subject: Price; Public programme price: Amount: 28034.45; Currency: USD; How the programme is displayed: The price shown on the public programme page is used.

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Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (Minimally Invasive) PIPAC Centro Médico Teknon USD 22427.56Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (Minimally Invasive) PIPAC

Included: Removal of colon cancer

Included: Stomach cancer surgery

Included: Pancreatic cancer surgery

Excluded: Airfare

Excluded: Additional activities not included

Stay: 2 days in the hospital

Stay: 7 days in the hotel

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  • Catalogue price: Amount: 20000.0; Currency: EUR; Subject: Price; Public programme price: Amount: 22427.56; Currency: USD; How the programme is displayed: The price shown on the public programme page is used.
  • Subject: Stay; How the programme is displayed: Stay lengths use the units in the Duration section; nights in the page title are not converted to days.; Page title: Stomach cancer surgery in Spain: Price & 7-Night All-Inclusive Package

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VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital · 1 entries
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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
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Whipple 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
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robot-assisted Whipple procedure Ponderas Academic Hospital USD 51630Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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robot-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
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WHIPPLE PROCEDURE – SURGICAL REMOVAL OF THE PANCREATIC HEAD, DUODENUM, AND BILE DUCT Anadolu Medical Center USD 29000Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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WHIPPLE 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
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Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor PNET (assessment and Whipple surgery) Sheba Medical Center USD 40000Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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Pancreatic 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
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Whipple 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
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Pancreatic 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
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Pancreatic 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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  • Subject: Stay; How the programme is displayed: Stay lengths use the units in the Duration section; nights in the page title are not converted to days.; Page title: AST and ALT Blood Test in Israel: Price & 14-Night All-Inclusive Package

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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 includes

Whipple 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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  • Subject: Stay; How the programme is displayed: Stay lengths use the units in the Duration section; nights in the page title are not converted to days.; Page title: Pancreatic cancer surgery in Israel: Price & 14-Night All-Inclusive Package

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Memorial Göztepe Hospital · 2 entries
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Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) Memorial Göztepe Hospital USD 31920Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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Whipple 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
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Laparoscopic 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
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Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) Memorial Şişli Hospital USD 31920Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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Whipple 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
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Laparoscopic 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
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Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital USD 31920Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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Whipple 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
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Laparoscopic 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
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Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) Memorial Ataşehir Hospital USD 31920Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
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Whipple 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
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Laparoscopic 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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References and further reading

  1. Pancreas_liver surgery surgeons
  2. A Comparison of Five-Year Survival Rates Between Thermal Ablation and Hepatic Resection for Colorectal Cancer Metastasis to the Liver: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
  3. Laparoscopic liver resection for pediatric liver tumors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
  4. Comparative analysis of treatment modalities for solitary, small (≤3 cm) hepatocellular carcinoma: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of oncologic outcomes.
  5. Multimodal therapy with or without irreversible electroporation for unresectable locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
  6. Comparison of laparoscopic hepatectomy and percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of small hepatocellular carcinoma: a meta-analysis.
  7. Comparative Study of Laparoscopic Hepatectomy, Open Hepatectomy, and Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation for Small Hepatocellular Carcinoma: An Ancillary Study of the SURF Trial.
  8. A multicenter case-controlled study on laparoscopic hepatectomy versus microwave ablation as first-line therapy for 3-5 cm hepatocellular carcinoma in patients aged 60 and older.
  9. Mortality and complications in patients with obesity after open, robotic or laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
  10. Microwave coagulation for liver metastases.
  11. Microwave ablation compared with hepatic resection for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma and liver metastases: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
  12. Minimally invasive hepatectomy vs. thermoablation for single small (≤3 cm) hepatocellular carcinoma: A weighted real-life national comparison.
  13. Minimally invasive versus open pancreatoduodenectomy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: Individual patient data meta-analysis of randomized trials.
  14. Long-term survival after minimally invasive resection versus open pancreaticoduodenectomy for periampullary cancers: a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression.
  15. Comparisons of short-term and long-term results between laparoscopic between open pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic tumors: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
  16. Laparoscopic versus open pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic and periampullary tumor: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and non-randomized comparative studies.
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