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1 Definition of Whipple procedure

Meaning of Whipple procedure: A type of surgery used to treat pancreatic cancer.

A type of surgery used to treat pancreatic cancer. The head of the pancreas, the duodenum, a portion of the stomach, and other nearby tissues are removed.

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