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Whipple’s procedure
Whipple’s procedure is a surgical treatment for pancreatic cancer, and it is also used to treat other cancers that have spread from different body organs, such as the liver and bile ducts. In this operation, the pancreas, duodenum (the first part of the small intestine), common bile duct, and a portion of the stomach are removed.
The procedure for the treatment of gastrointestinal science in Hebbal, Bangalore is performed through an incision in the abdomen. The surgeon then removes a portion of the pancreas, common bile duct, and some lymph nodes from near your liver.
Dr Allen Whipple developed Whipple’s Procedure at Yale University in 1935. The surgery is named after him because he was one of the first surgeons to successfully perform this type of surgery.
Whipple’s surgery is performed when no other options are available to treat your cancer. This procedure aims to remove all or most of your pancreas and some nearby lymph nodes so that they cannot produce new cancer cells or spread more cancer to other parts of your body, such as your liver and lungs.
The surgery is very complex and can take up to seven hours. It involves removing your gallbladder (if you have one), parts of your stomach, bile ducts, small intestine, pancreas, and nearby lymph nodes. All these organs are connected, making them difficult to separate without damage.
Suppose you are having Whipple’s surgery for pancreatic cancer. In that case, you will be admitted to the hospital the day before surgery so that we can make sure that your blood counts are average and there aren’t any problems with your heart or lungs that might make it unsafe for us to operate on these organs. The preoperative testing will also help us determine if you are healthy enough to undergo surgery. If your tests show some type of infection in your body, they will treat it before proceeding with the surgery.
If you have diabetes, they will ensure your blood sugar is well-controlled before surgery. They will also try to get your weight down as much as possible so that it doesn’t interfere with our ability to perform the Whipple’s operation.
Frey’s operation
Frey’s operation is a surgical procedure to correct the problem of prostate gland hypertrophy. The procedure relieves symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency and weak stream.
Prostate hypertrophy is the condition where the prostate gland increases in size, causing various symptoms. As men age, their prostate can grow to the point where it presses against other organs and structures within the pelvis. This may cause difficulty urinating, particularly for older men who have trouble emptying their bladders completely.
Prostate hypertrophy occurs when the cells that make up the prostate become enlarged and grow into a tumour-like mass. As a result, the prostate gland enlarges and its weight increases causing various symptoms like difficulty emptying the bladder, frequent urination and poor stream. These symptoms are more common in older men and can lead to kidney damage if not treated properly.
Frey's operation is done under general anaesthesia or spinal block, depending on whether your doctor recommends it or not.
A small cut is made on one side of your scrotum through which an instrument called a resectoscope is inserted into your urethra (the tube connecting your bladder with your penis) so that the surgeon can see inside it and perform the surgery safely without any complications.
Then he makes another small cut on the other side of your scrotum through which he removes part or whole of the enlarged prostate gland by using sharp instruments such as a scalpel etc., after checking for blood vessels that might get damaged during the operation if not removed before.
The procedure is done under general anaesthesia so you will be unconscious during the surgery. After removing the enlarged prostate gland, your surgeon closes the incision with stitches and covers it with a bandage or dressing.
When will I be able to urinate after surgery?
Your surgeon may ask you to hold a catheter overnight or a few days after your operation. This is done so that you don’t have any accidents in bed while sleeping. You can go home when you feel well enough and comfortable urinating through the catheter.
When can I go back to work?
The recovery period is different for everyone, but you should be able to return to all normal activities within a week. However, you may need to wait a month or more before resuming strenuous activities such as heavy lifting.
What are the risks of surgery?
Surgery is a safe and effective procedure, but there are some risks associated with any surgical procedure. These include,
Blood clots in leg veins
Narrowing of the urethra (the tube that carries urine from your bladder out through the penis)
Infection
Haemorrhage
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