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Totally Laparoscopic Whipple's Operation: Initial Report from the Caribbean
Yardesh Singh1, Shamir O Cawich1, Sidiyq Mohammed1
1Surgery, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, TTO.
Cureus
|April 28, 2020
Summary
Minimally invasive oncologic surgery is advancing in the Caribbean. Researchers report the first totally laparoscopic Whipple
Area of Science:
- Oncologic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
Background:
- Oncologic surgery in the Caribbean has seen advancements in minimally invasive techniques over the last decade.
- However, minimally invasive approaches have not been applied to peri-ampullary lesions due to the technical complexity of procedures like the laparoscopic Whipple operation.
Observation:
- The Whipple operation, a complex procedure typically performed for peri-ampullary lesions, has traditionally been an open surgery.
- Laparoscopic approaches are technically demanding and time-consuming, posing a barrier to their adoption for this specific indication.
Findings:
- This report details the first successful totally laparoscopic Whipple operation performed in the Caribbean.
- The procedure was performed for a peri-ampullary lesion, marking a significant milestone in regional oncologic surgery.
Implications:
- This case demonstrates the feasibility of advanced minimally invasive oncologic surgery for complex cases like peri-ampullary lesions in the Caribbean.
- It paves the way for wider adoption of laparoscopic Whipple operations, potentially improving patient outcomes and reducing recovery times in the region.
