Professor Thomas W. Kraus has performed over 3,000 pancreatic and intestinal surgeries as chief physician at Nordwest Clinic. The Whipple procedure may cost around $45,860–55,000, typically covering surgery, 21-day hospital stay, and preliminary diagnostics. The ESMO-certified oncology center offers comprehensive post-op care with first chemotherapy cycle included. Professor Kraus specializes in pancreatic surgery and holds certification for hernia treatment.