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Robotic Duodenum-preserving Total Pancreatic Head Resection for Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms
Published on: April 17, 2026
Computed tomography after radical pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple's procedure)
S L Smith1, F Hampson, M Duxbury
1Department of Radiology, Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, UK. simon.smith@ipswichhospital.nhs.uk
Abstract:
Whipple's procedure (radical pancreaticoduodenectomy) is currently the only curative option for patients with periampullary malignancy. The surgery is highly complex and involves multiple anastomoses. Complications are common and can lead to significant postoperative morbidity. Early detection and treatment of complications is vital, and high-quality multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) is currently the best method of investigation. This review outlines the surgical technique and illustrates the range of normal postoperative appearances together with the common complications.

