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What Is Life Expectancy Of A Person After Whipples Surgery?

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Posted on Wed, 28 Oct 2015
Question: What is life expectancy after whipples surgery?
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Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (1 hour later)
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Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
WHIPPLE'S procedure is done for pancreatic cancers which are generally confined to pancreas and not extended beyond it.
A successful Whipple's surgery has a survival rate of appox. 20-25% at the end of five years.
I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to ask any other query.
Best of luck
Thanks
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What Is Life Expectancy Of A Person After Whipples Surgery?

Brief answer...given below Detailed answer... Hello, Thanks for the query. I have read your query and understand your concern. WHIPPLE'S procedure is done for pancreatic cancers which are generally confined to pancreas and not extended beyond it. A successful Whipple's surgery has a survival rate of appox. 20-25% at the end of five years. I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to ask any other query. Best of luck Thanks