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Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)

The Whipple Procedure, known as a a pancreaticoduodenectomy, is performed to treat the following conditions:Cancer of the ampulla of Vater (Ampullary Cancer)Cancer of the distal (lower portion) of the bile ductChronic PancreatitisDuodenal cancerNeuroendocrine (Islet Cell)…

Wilson Disease

What is Wilson disease? Wilson disease is a genetic disease that prevents the body from removing extra copper. The body needs a small amount of copper from food to stay healthy; however, too much copper is poisonous. Normally, the liver filters extra copper and releases it…