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Is Whipple Procedure Advisable While Having An Enclosed Mass Around The Hepatic Artery?
my chest abdomen and pelvic ctscan regarding pancreatic cancer? I am supposed to have the whipple surgery next week but read mass encases hepatic artery and thought I read that is inoperable. The surgeon mentioned hepatic artery and may need to do a resection.
We can remove the affected portion of the hepatic artery and reconstruct it with a graft or stent. A vascular surgeon might be helpful during the procedure.
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Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Is Whipple Procedure Advisable While Having An Enclosed Mass Around The Hepatic Artery?
Hello, We can remove the affected portion of the hepatic artery and reconstruct it with a graft or stent. A vascular surgeon might be helpful during the procedure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician