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Discover the Best Clinics and Costs for Whipple surgery in Israel 2024

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While Whipple surgery treatment offers are not be available in Israel, we've selected the TOP offers based on feedback from Bookimed patients.

Azerbaijan, Baku
Transplant surgeon - Eldar Ahmedov
25 years of experience
  • Over two decades of experience with Dr. Eldar Ahmedov, who has been providing expert care since 1999.
  • Comprehensive Whipple surgery package includes consultations, language assistance, follow-up, preoperative tests, anesthesia, and hospitalization.
  • Convenient 23-day medical stay, with 8 days in Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku and 15 days in a hotel, all transfers included.
  • Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku is an internationally recognized facility, attracting patients from Europe, Arab League States, and CIS countries.
  • State-of-the-art medical care in a private multi-specialty medical center that specializes in complex surgeries like the Whipple procedure.
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5.0
Package price
$9990
Turkey, Istanbul
Colorectal surgeon - Halil Alis
32 years of experience
  • Extensive Experience: Dr. Halil Alis has been a dedicated General Surgeon since 1992, with a specialization in gastrointestinal surgery and a proven track record in laparoscopic and robotic procedures.
  • Global Training & Recognition: He's an active international member of esteemed associations like SAGES, EAES, IASGO, ISSO, and IFSO, signifying his global expertise and recognition.
  • Comprehensive Care Package: The Whipple Surgery offer includes preoperative consultations, advanced imaging (CT, PET/CT), histopathology, anesthesia, and hospitalization, ensuring a thorough treatment plan.
  • Extended Stay: Patients receive a 15-day hospital stay and an additional 10-day hotel accommodation, providing ample time for recovery and postoperative care.
  • VM Hospitals' Reputation: As a multi-specialty medical center in Istanbul, VM Hospitals is frequented by international patients and is known for its proficiency in complex surgeries like the Whipple procedure.
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4.9
Package price
$23000
Limited-time deal
Turkey, Istanbul
General surgeon - Kaan Gökçe
18 years of experience
  • Expertise of Dr. Kaan Gökçe: With over 17 years of experience since 2006, Dr. Kaan Gökçe is a seasoned expert in Whipple surgery.
  • Comprehensive Care: The Whipple Surgery Package includes consultations with an oncologist, anesthesiologist, gastroenterologist, surgeon, and cardiologist, ensuring multidisciplinary care.
  • Advanced Diagnostics: Blood tests, abdominal and pelvic CT, ECG mapping, and chest X-ray are part of the package to ensure precise treatment planning.
  • International Standards: Istanbul Okan University Hospital is renowned for serving 110,000 patients annually, including international patients, with state-of-the-art facilities for Whipple surgery.
  • Convenience and Comfort: The offer includes a 7-day hospital stay plus a 7-day hotel stay, with airport-clinic transfers for a stress-free experience.
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$22000
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20 Recent Whipple surgery Reviews in Israel: Check Real Patient Experience

Stanislav • Stomach cancer
Belarus
Jan 31, 2024

Verified review.
We are very grateful for the small chance that these doctors gave us
We received a detailed consultation with Dr. Pelles Sharon and her assistant Denis. They explained everything, gave me a treatment plan, and the doctor was very attentive to details. We are very grateful for the small chance that these doctors gave us. I would also like to note the work of the coordinator, Yulia. A very sensitive, empathetic specialist, she was able to organize everything quickly. Thanks a lot!

Olena Holovska • Adenocarcinoma
Ukraine
Nov 25, 2023

Verified review.
We are very thankful for Bookimed team and the doctor for such a quick and efficient response
The online consultation was arranged very quickly and with the particular doctor we wanted to talk to. It was long, informative and insightful. We are very thankful for Bookimed team and the doctor for such a quick and efficient response.
The speed of organizing the online consulation and the clinic visit was impressive. In one day we had a call with the doctor and in 4 days my mom flew to Tel Aviv for the treatment. Everybody in the Bookimed team and the clinic were nice, responsive and helpful, they provided all needed info about the desiease and treatment, answered all quuestions. Bookimed also organized the hotel, taxi and appartment for my parents, so we all felt calm and supported during their visit.
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Ivanka • Pancreatic cancer
Norway
Oct 3, 2023

Verified review.
I recommend her to anyone who needs help
Dr. Hanna is real professional, helpful and I recommend her to anyone who needs help.
About Bookimed service
Extremely satisfied with the help and support from our coordinator Dr. Hanna!

Anna • Pancreatic cancer
Cyprus
May 3, 2023

Verified review.
Overall very satisfied with the service
The whole process was good. Our case was handled well and effectively. We had a slight issue of the confirmation date but this was resolved very quickly. We are not proceeding at the moment with treatment however we may consider getting in touch once we have more test results (biopsy). Overall very satisfied with the service
About Bookimed service
Hanna was wonderful. Responded quickly and made an effort. Truly appreciated!

Людмила • Sarcoma
Ukraine
Oct 31, 2022

Verified review.
I recommend
The staff is great. At the moment, we are waiting for the results of the tests, since the wrong diagnosis was made in Ukraine. In Ukraine, sarcoma was treated for 7 months and it is gone. We are not saying that there is no oncology, but the fact that there is no sarcoma is already pleasing. Received very nicely and politely. The coordinators are Russian-speaking. Every day they keep track of all matters. Those who passed the tests were not left alone for a single minute. Currently, we are waiting for a meeting with an oncologist and a radiologist. I recommend

Екатерина • Stomach cancer
Belarus
Jun 1, 2022

Verified review.
We are happy with the advice
We had a remote consultation with Professor Ayala Hubert. The consultation was organized quickly, in a couple of days. The professor spoke in detail about the possible treatment and gave recommendations on which tests to take to control the disease. We are happy with the advice.

Марія • Stomach cancer
Czech Republic
Apr 2, 2020

Verified review.
Thank you!!
very good job Bukimed! They responded instantly very cool. Consultation with Professor Moshe Inbar was helpful and informative Thank you !!

Anonymous • Melanoma
Israel
Mar 6, 2020

Verified review.
Thank you very much
Hello, I had 2 melanomas detected, they cut me out, then I found this clinic on the Internet, I applied because I had an ultrasound of the lymph nodes in my groin and under my arm. They met me at the clinic, took me to Dr. Bernstein’s office, and the ultrasound showed good results, thank you very much, good service, I am satisfied.

Ивелина • Consultation with an oncologist
Bulgaria
Feb 28, 2020

Verified review.
"He is extremely impressed with the quality of medical care, the attention of professors Daniel Shuval, Alan Bloom, Ayal Hubert and their colleagues
Hello! My husband was treated at the University Hospital Hadassah. He has liver cancer. He is extremely impressed with the quality of medical care, the attention of professors Daniel Shuval, Alan Bloom, Ayal Hubert and their colleagues. He is grateful for the care of him. We had the opportunity to choose treatment in 5 leading hospitals in the world. And we are glad that by choosing HADASS we made the best and the right choice. Because this hospital has world-class medical care. But this would not have happened if it had not been for the wonderful organization and work of the specialists from the International Department who have been helping us all the time. With all my heart I thank everyone who helped and continues to help Pavel Kalchev in his fight against cancer. I wish all HADASS specialists health. Health for their families. Ivelina Krustinkova Bulgaria

Айнаша • Leiomyosarkoma
Kazakhstan
Dec 6, 2019

Verified review.
In general, I am very pleased with this opportunity
I was advised to do a glass review, at first they turned to Germany and they did not confirm the diagnosis there, but there were doubts about the diagnosis and Israel was the third country, which turned out to be the right decision. I believe that this feature is very useful, since the diagnosis is not comic and you need to deal with the revision of the blocks. Coordinator Anastasia helped, very quickly found the people who transported our glasses, in this regard, many thanks. In general, I am very pleased with this opportunity.

Whipple surgery Overview in Israel

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patients recommend -
87%
Surgery Time - 6 hours
Stay in the country - 30 days
Rehabilitation - 60 days
Anesthesia - General anesthesia
Verified patient reviews - 20
Requests processed - 46119
Bookimed fees - $0
Types of Pancreatic cancer surgery
  • The procedure involves removing the tail-end of the pancreas, to treat diseases like cancer, preventing further spread.

  • The procedure involves surgically removing pancreatic lumps, preserving organ function, and offering quicker recovery.

  • The procedure removes malignant cells, aiming to alleviate symptoms, improve life quality, and increase survival rates.

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Step-by-Step Roadmap

Day 1

  • Arrival and transfer from the airport to the hotel.
  • Rest and acclimatization to the new environment.

Day 2

  • Transfer from the hotel to the clinic.
  • Consultation with a surgeon.
  • Conduct necessary medical tests.

Day 3

  • Review of test results by specialists.
  • Preparation for surgery, discussion of anesthesia options.

Day 4

  • Undergoing Whipple surgery, generally lasts 5-7 hours.
  • Post-surgery recovery in the intensive care unit.

Day 5-14

  • Hospitalization for monitoring and recovery.
  • Regular check-ups and pain management.

Week 2-4

  • Discharge from the hospital.
  • Rehabilitation starts, light physical activities are recommended.

Week 4-8

  • Continuation of rehabilitation, gradual return to normal diet.
  • Check-up with the surgeon to monitor progress.

Week 8-12

  • Return to work depending on recovery progress.
  • Resume non-strenuous sports and activities.

Week 12 and onwards

  • Gradual return to strenuous sports and activities.
  • Final result is typically seen 3-6 months post-surgery.

Each case is individual, recovery times may vary based on individual health conditions and the complexity of the surgery.

How Much Does Whipple surgery Cost in Israel? Find Out Now

updated 3/27/2024
The average price of Whipple surgery in Israel is $21897, the minimum price is $9990, and the maximum price is $30560.
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Below are listed best Whipple procedure hospitals. The rating is based on patients’ reviews and Bookimed Medical Doctors’ expert assessment. Whipple operation (or pancreatoduodenectomy) is applied to treat pancreatic cancer localized in the head of the pancreas. During the operation, surgeons also remove a part of the stomach, a segment of the small intestine, the gallbladder, and common bile duct.

Pancreatic surgery Whipple procedure is considered complex. It takes 5-12 hours to complete the operation. In most cases, Whipple surgery is lifesaving for patients with pancreatic cancer, extending their life expectancy. Successful operation ensures remission of pancreatic cancer, improving life expectancy.

Discover the Best Whipple surgery Clinics in Israel: 2 Verified Options and Prices
Check the hospital ranking based on requests and 20 reviews to pick the right Whipple surgery clinic for you.
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Highest-Rated Clinic for Whipple surgery
Israel, Tel Aviv
4.4
Good
• 135 reviews

At Sourasky Medical Center physicians perform Whipple surgery in the Oncology Department. Only experienced personnel is permitted to participate in the operation. A patient stays under general anesthesia during the procedure. The operation lasts for 6-12 hours, depending on patient’s peculiarities.

Rehabilitation takes around 8-12 weeks on average. A patient should carefully follow all doctor’s recommendations after the procedure in order to avoid side effects after the operation.

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World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
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World's Best Hospitals 2020 by Newsweek certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Patient choice for Check-up certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Fastest treatment organization certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Joint Commission International  certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
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Stanislav • Jan 31, 2024
We received a detailed consultation with Dr. Pelles Sharon and her assistant Denis. They explained everything, gave me a treatment plan, and the doctor was very attentive to details. We are very grateful for the small chance that these doctors gave us. I would also like to note the work of the coordinator, Yulia. A very sensitive, empathetic specialist, she was able to organize everything quickly. Thanks a lot!
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Assuta Medical Center
Israel, Tel Aviv
4.5
Excellent
• 11 reviews

Assuta Hospital is the largest clinic of private ownership in Israel. It develops a lot of medical directions and is highly specialized in surgery, IVF, cardiology (the use of VenaSeal, Cryo and MICRA and other innovative techniques) and oncology. The main distinguishing feature of this medical institution is a high level of attentiveness to the patient’s needs. The option of a surgical operation, an attending physician and a type of the room is not the complete list of things left up to the choice of the patient.

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Olena Holovska • Nov 25, 2023
The online consultation was arranged very quickly and with the particular doctor we wanted to talk to. It was long, informative and insightful. We are very thankful for Bookimed team and the doctor for such a quick and efficient response.
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Ofer Merimsky
Israel, Tel Aviv
Ofer Merimsky
Clinical oncologist
39 years of experience

accreditations:

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European Society of Oncology of the musculoskeletal system
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Education and specialization: EDUCATION 1976-1983 Hebrew, Hadassah Medicine MD  1988-2001 Tel-Aviv, Ichilov Hospital Oncology Board/ Certified 1995 Title of Doctoral Dissertation: Lobular carcinoma in situ of the female breast - a retrospective study" ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE 1991: Sackler Faculty of Medicine. Oncology Assistant Degree 1991-1994: Sourasky Med. Center Oncology Assistant 1992-1994: Sourasky Med. Center Lectures in oncology to new immigrant physicians 1993-1994: Sourasky Med. Center Henrieta Szold Nursing School /Lectures in oncology to students for nursing 1994-1995: Sourasky Med. Center School of Radiology-Technologists/Lectures in Oncology 1995: Hebrew University Post-Graduate school in Pharmacology/Lectures in Oncology 1995-present: Sackler Faculty of Med. Post-Graduate School/Gynecology; Oncology/Lectures in Oncology 1993-present: Felsenstein Medical Research Center,Beilinson Campus,Petach-Tiqva/Tumor Immunology Lab. (Prof. Fishman)/ Senior Investigator 1999: Tel-Aviv University & Sackler Faculty of Medicine./Oncology Senior Lecturer Degree (Regular Course) 2000: Sackler Faculty of Med. Post-Graduate School/Oncology/Post Graduate Course:Breast Cancer 2000-2005: Weizmann Institute for Science, Department of Collaboration with Prof. Amsterdam/Senior Investigator 2001-2003: Sackler School of Medicine, Department of Cell Biology and Histology Collaboration with Dr.Benayahu/Senior Investigator 2002-2004: Weizmann Institute for Science, Department of Cell Biology Collaboration with Prof.Yarden/Senior Investigator Feb 2003: Tel-Aviv University &Sackler Faculty of Medicine./ Oncology Associate Professor (Clinical) Sept 2007-2010: Tel-Aviv University & Sackler Faculty of Medicine./Oncology Chairman of the Department of Oncology 2008-present: Sackler School of Medicine, Department of Cell Biology and Histology Collaboration with Prof.Ronit Eisenberg-Sagi/Senior Investigator 2011-present: European Society of Medical Oncology/(ESMO) Soft tissue and bone sarcoma/ Member of ESMO Faculty 2016: Tel-Aviv University & Sackler Faculty of Medicine. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE. 1983: Soroka Med. Center Rotations Stager 1984-1988: Zahal Regimen, Brigade Medical Officer 1989-1994: Sourasky Med. Center Oncology (Prof. Chaitchik)  1992: Sourasky Med. Center Internal Medicine "H" (Prof. Tupilsky)  1993: NY Hosp. Med. Center of Queens (NY, USA) Radiation-Oncology (Prof. Nori) 1994: Sourasky Med. Center Radiology; Neuroradiology 1995-present: Sourasky Med. Center Unit for Orthopedic Oncology/Senior Oncologist 1995-present: Sourasky Med. Center Oncology Senior Oncologist 1997: Institut Gustave Roussy (IGR) Paris, France/Oncology / Sarcoma (Prof. Turzs) Fellowship in soft tissue and bone sarcoma unit 1997-8: Sourasky Med. Center Oncology Permanent position of Senior Oncologist 1995-1999: Sourasky Med. Center Oncology / Sarcoma field/ Senior Oncologist 1999: Sourasky Med. Center Head Unit of Soft Tissue Head Unit of Soft 2000: Sourasky Med. Center Head Unit of Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology (permanent position) Head Unit of Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology 2000: Sourasky Med. Center Lung Cancer Service Responsible for service 2000-present: Israeli Society For Medical Oncology And Radiation Therapy Elected Secretary 1999- present: Israeli Cancer Association, Member of Committee For Social Services 2001: Sourasky Med. Center Member of Ethical Committee(Helsinky) 2003: Sourasky Med. Center Associate Professor of Oncology (Clinical) 2005-present: Sourasky Med. Center Vice Chairman of Ethical Committee (Helsinky) 2007-2011: Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University (TAU) Oncology Section, Head of Section of (חוג) Oncology 2008-present: Sourasky Med. Center Deputy Head of Division of Oncology 2008-present: Sourasky Med. Center Head of Oncology Outpatient Clinic 2010-2013: Israeli Cancer Association Member of Committee For Travel Grants FURTHER STUDIES 1985: Tel-Aviv/ Emergency Medicine  1994: Tel-Aviv Post-Graduate/ School of Medicine/ Oncology/Research Methods 1990 - 1995: European School of Oncology (ESO)/ Breast Cancer 1990-1995: Post-Graduate School of Medicine/ Oncology Diploma in Oncology 1990: Germany The 15th International Cancer Congress of the UICC 1991: European School of Oncology (ESO)/ Biological agents 1992: European School of Oncology (ESO)/ Lymphomas 1993: Zahal Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) 1993: Israel The 7th European Conference on Clinical Oncology (ECCO) and Cancer Nursing  1993: Israeli Cancer Association Workshop on Brachytherapy 1993: New York Hospital Thoracic Oncology and Brachytherapy 1995: Post-Graduate School of Medicine & Israel Cancer Association/ Radiobiology 1995: France 8th European Conference on Clinical Oncology (ECCO-8) 1995: Post-Graduate School of Medicine; Master Thesis: "Anti-melanoma antibodies as markers for disease and treatment monitoring" Master in Oncology 1996: Israeli Cancer Association The 3rd annual radiotherapy teaching course: Combined external beam irradiation and brachytherapy in the management of H&N and pelvic malignancies. 1996: Israel 5th International Conference On Human Antibodies Hybridomas 1996: ESMO 21 Medical Oncology  1997: Israel The 27th Annual Meeting of the Israel Immunological Society 1997: 8th World Conference On Lung Cancer , Dublin 1997: Lung Cancer 1998: Hamburg Univ. Workshop on local and systemic therapy with IL2 in RCC 1998: Northwest Hospital, Seattle, USA Ultrasonic guided brachytherapy of prostate cancer 1998: USA American of Society Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 1998: USA Lilly Oncology Global Medical Conference 1999: USA American of Society Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 1999: Switzerland Cancer induced bone diseases: 2nd International Conference 1999: Austria The 10th European Cancer Conference (ECCO) 1999: Israel Pancreatic Carcinoma  1999: Israel Pathology of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors 2000: TASMC, Tel-Aviv Prostate Brachytherapy, ProSeed method 2000: France Lung Cancer Symposium  2000: USA ASCO 36  2000: Germany ESMO 25  2000: Israel Weizmann Institute for Science & Tel-Aviv Medical Center: Joint Workshop on Cancer 2001: ISCORT-Janssen-Cilag Oncological Radiology Update  2001: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XIX 2001: USA ASCO 37  2002: France ICACT 13  2002: Israel Pediatric Musculoskeletal Malignancies  2002: USA ASCO 38 2002: France ESMO 27  2002: The Netherlands European Musculoskeletal Oncology Society (EMSOS) 2002: Mount Sinai School of Medicine, NY, USA  2002: University of Alabama On-line educational lecture on: Ovarian cancer - recurrence at 9 months 2002: ISCORT-Aventis-Novartis Automn Meeting Dead-Sea 2003: USA ASCO 39  2003: Canada 10th World Conference on Lung Cancer 2003: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA 2003: Good Clinical Practice ARCP Course  2004: ESMO 29 Medical Oncology  2004: France 15th International Congress on Anti-Cancer Chemotherapy(ICACT) 2004: US ASCO 40  2005: USA ASCO 41  2005: Spain 11th World Conference on Lung Cancer 2005: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA 2006: USA ASCO 42  2006: France International Congress on Anti-Cancer Chemotherapy (ICACT) 17 2006: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XXIII 2007: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XXIV 2007: USA ASCO meeting  2008: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XXV 2008: USA ASCO meeting  2009: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XXVI 2009: USA ASCO meeting  2010: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XXVII 2010: USA ASCO meeting  2011: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XXVIII 2011: USA ASCO meeting  2012: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XXIX 2012: USA ASCO meeting  2013: USA ASCO meeting  2014: Mount Sinai Post- Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XXXI 2014: USA ASCO meeting 2014: Geneva, Switzerland ELCC meeting  2015: Salt Lake City, USA CTOS meeting  2015: Geneva, Switzerland ELCC meeting  2015: USA ASCO meeting  2016: Geneva, Switzerland ELCC meeting  2016: USA ASCO meeting  2016: Lisbon, Portugal CTOS meeting    MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES 1984-2006: Israel Medical Association Israel 1994-1995: International Society for Oncodevelopmental Biology and Medicine (ISOBM) International 1994-1995: The Israeli Society for Skin Research Israel 1995-present: The Israeli Society for Oncology and Radiotherapy (ISCORT) Israel 2000-2009: The Israeli Society for Oncology and Radiotherapy: Elected Secretary 1995: The New-York Academy of Sciences NY, USA 1996: International Society for Preventive Oncology NY, USA 1995-1997: The Israeli Society of Preventive Oncology Israel 1997-present: American Society of Clinical Oncology - ASCO - Active Member USA 1997-2006: Connective Tissue Oncology Society (CTOS) USA 1997-2003: EORTC: Soft tissue and bone sarcoma group (STBSG) Europe 1999-2006: European Musculoskeletal Oncology Society (EMSOS) Europe 2001: European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Europe 2009-2013: The Israeli Society for Oncology and Radiotherapy: Elected Chairman 2010-2013: IASLC International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (ethical committee) 2012-present: ESMO Sarcoma group: Faculty Member Europe 2012-on present: European Thoracic Oncology Platform (ETOP) International Read more
Irina Stepfansky
Israel, Tel Aviv
Irina Stepfansky
Clinical oncologist
24 years of experience
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Education​1994-1998 - Medical studies at Grodno University, BelarusSpecialization2005-2010 - Internship in Oncology, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Ichilov2000-2004 - Internship in the 10th Internal Medicine Department, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Ichilov​1994-1995 Internship at the Mozir Medical Center, BelarusRecognized expertiseInternal medicineOncologyClinical experienceFrom 2015 - director of oncology hospitalization, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Ichilov2005-2010 - Internship in oncology, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Ichilov2000-2004 - Internship in the 10th Internal Medicine Department, Tel Aviv Medical Center, IchilovSince 2005 - primary and secondary researcher in first, second and third phase clinical studies in oncologyJanuary 2000 - Obtaining a doctor's license in Israel​1996-1998 - General practitioner at the Mozhir Medical Center, Belarus​1994-1995 - Internship at the Mozir Medical Center, BelarusRead more
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FAQ about Whipple surgery in Israel

The following conditions must be met for a patient to become eligible for the procedure:

  • tumor localized in the head of the pancreas;
  • cancer is not metastatic;
  • removal of the tumor does not put a patient at risk.

Determining if a patient is eligible for the operation is a challenging task. Only the most advanced imaging techniques and best Whipple surgeons may provide an entirely accurate diagnosis. It is advisable to receive the second opinion on patient’s case with uncertain eligibility.

Indications and contraindications for Whipple surgery

Whipple operation is the only surgical method to treat tumor of the pancreas. The procedure is mainly performed in combination with chemo- and radiotherapeutic exposure. Besides cancer of pancreas, Whipple procedure is prescribed to patients with the following diagnoses:

  • malignant tumor of the gallbladder;
  • duodenal cancer;
  • pancreatitis;
  • bile duct cancer;
  • small bowel cancer;
  • ampullary cancer;
  • neuroendocrine tumors.

There are following contraindications to the procedure:

  • the tumor is not localized in the pancreas head;
  • patient condition is too severe to endure the operation;
  • HIV;
severe or chronic infections (hepatitis, STDs); cardiopulmonary comorbidities.

Types of Whipple operation

Whipple surgery can be done in 2 ways:

  1. Open surgery method. This is the most commonly used technique. A surgeon makes an incision in patient’s abdomen to access the pancreas.
  2. Laparoscopic surgery. It is a minimally invasive variation of Whipple operation. The procedure is performed through several small incisions in patient’s abdomen. A doctor operates with special long instruments under control of optical camera. This technique puts patient’s body under less stress.

The procedures are performed in best hospitals for Whipple surgery by top Whipple surgeons.

Whipple surgery in details

Preoperative preparation for Whipple surgery

A patient is connected to intravenous line that supplies medicine and nutrition during the operation. An epidural catheter or spinal injection is administered. Medications delivered in that way block nerves in the abdominal area. This is done in order to prevent severe pain syndromes during recovery.

Surgery process

The invasion is performed by a team of physicians: top surgeons for Whipple procedure, nurses, and anesthesiologists. The surgery takes up to 12 hours to complete. A patient stays under general anesthesia the whole time. An operation starts when an incision is made in patient’s abdomen. After all affected organs are removed, a surgeon reconnects remaining intestines and pancreas to restore the functioning of digestive system.

After the surgery

In most cases, patients are placed in the general surgical unit after the operation. Patient’s vitals are monitored periodically to exclude complications and infections. The diet will be scheduled and advanced slowly, to restore the functions of the digestive system. Recovery time after the pancreaticoduodenectomy Whipple procedure takes up to 2 weeks.

If a patient’s condition is severe or there are complications during the surgery, a patient is rushed to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Nutrition and medications are delivered intravenously and patient’s vitals are constantly monitored. Catheters are used to drain urine and various fluids from the surgery area. Whipple surgery cost may increase due to the use of additional medications.

Before and after WHipple surgery

Rehabilitation

Patients are prescribed personal diet by a nutritionist. Rehabilitation lasts for 4-6 weeks on average. In most cases, additional care is not required after a patient is dismissed from a hospital. If patient’s state is concerning, they may be required to stay near the hospital to undergo check-ups. For some patients, it is advisable to rehabilitate in specialized facilities.

Outlook

Life expectancy for patients who underwent Whipple surgery depends on the particular case. On average, patients lead relatively fulfilling life post operation.

To counter some long lasting side effects, patients may be required to:

  • stick to a strict diet;
  • take insulin;
  • take pancreatic enzymes to aid food digestion.

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20 Recent Whipple surgery Reviews in Israel: Check Real Patient Experience

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Doctor Yesim Yildirim is an oncologist certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO). Affiliated with numerous hospitals in the United States and Turkey, including the University of Maryland Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Memorial Sisli Hospital. She has over 20 years of experience and has a special interest in preventive medicine, diabetes, and hypertension. Holds an MBA in Healthcare Management and shares her expertise with Bookimed from 2022.

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