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Whipple Surgery For Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

Turkey Istanbul
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Valued Med Hub Hospitals
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4.7
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17 patients
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What's included in this package

Medical Procedures
  • Whipple surgery
  • Abdominal and pelvic CT
  • Histopathology revision
  • Consultation with an oncologist
  • PET/CT
  • Consultation with an anesthesiologist
  • General anesthesia
  • Hospitalization
  • Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport
Duration
  • 15 days in the hospital
  • 10 days in the hotel
Transport
  • Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport

24/7 Bookimed assistance
  • Personal medical coordinator
  • Medical travel arrangements — booking of air tickets and hotel rooms at special partner prices
  • Patient advocacy during medical travel

Program price

$23,000

What's NOT included in this package

Airfare
Additional activities not included
Doctor
Halil Alis
Colorectal surgeon
Leading doctor for Whipple surgery
33 years of experience
Board certified professional
Dr. Halil Alis is a highly experienced general and laparoscopic surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery, obesity, and metabolic management. He has over 18 years of experience, treating a wide range of conditions related to the gastrointestinal tract. He has expertise in performing operations such as liver resection, appendectomy, gastric bypass, and many others. Dr. Alis is also a member of numerous international and local medical associations.
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Languages spoken at the clinic
Arabic
English
French

About the clinic

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Valued Med Hub Hospitals

VM Hospitals is a private multi-specialty medical center in Istanbul, Turkey, specializing in neurosurgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, organ transplant, and plastic surgery. The clinic is well-known for its Whipple surgery procedure in Turkey, with Dr. Halil Alis (https://us-uk.bookimed.com/doctor/halil-alis/ ) leading the team. Patients from Europe & Commonwealth, CIS countries, and Arab League States visit the clinic for its quality services and prices. For more information about the Whipple surgery procedure, please visit the clinic's page (https://us-uk.bookimed.com/offer-procedure/63d18fbbf87ecb8c2d047672/ ).

Patients have only good reviews about the clinic, with many praising the work of the doctors and translators. According to reviews, the time-saving and cost-efficient services provided by the clinic helped patients with their medical needs. The most common procedures performed in the clinic are renal transplantation, prostatectomy, and the Whipple surgery procedure.

VM Hospitals provides quality healthcare services to both adults and children, and is dedicated to providing the best possible experience for its patients. The clinic is also associated with various international associations, such as SAGES, EAES, IASGO, ISSO, and IFSO. The doctors are highly qualified and experienced in performing the Whipple surgery procedure in Turkey, and the clinic is the best choice for those seeking a quality healthcare service.

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Location
Yakuplu, Hürriyet Blv 41/1, 34524 Beylikdüzü Osb/Beylikdüzü/İstanbul, Türkiye

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FAQ

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

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.
How to receive Whipple surgery abroad?

Submit a request on Bookimed website and our Medical Doctor will contact you on the shortest notice. The Doctor will provide you with any required information regarding the surgery, including the cost of Whipple procedure in your particular case. Bookimed will make sure that a patient will be operated by best surgeons for Whipple procedure. Our team will assist you in arranging the trip abroad. We take on paperwork procession and transfer organization.

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