A Whipple procedure — also known as a pancreaticoduodenectomy — is a complex operation to remove the head of the pancreas, the first part of the small intestine (duodenum), the gallbladder and the bile duct. The Whipple procedure is used to treat tumors and other disorders of the pancreas, intestine and bile duct. It is the most often used surgery to treat pancreatic cancer that\'s confined to the head of the pancreas. After performing the Whipple procedure, your surgeon reconnects the remaining organs to allow you to digest food normally after surgery.

Average Whipple's Procedure Cost

India	Starting from $8000
Turkey	Starting from $15000

Frequently Asked Questions about Whipple's Procedure

Best Whipple's Procedure Surgeons

Whipple's Procedure surgeons and doctors have specialized and trained in the field of Whipple's Procedure. The doctors are fully qualified to deal with all kinds of medical issues in their area of specialization. The patients can be assured of safety and excellent standards of care with a trained specialist. However, finding a good doctor for the treatment is an important yet challenging task. The right surgeon ensures that the patient receives the right treatment and has minimal postoperative problems. One must consider various factors while choosing a doctor for the consultation and treatment of the medical condition. Some of these factors are:

Education background: The patients should look for Whipple's Procedure doctors and surgeons who are board-certified and have completed their medical education from recognized institutions. The top-tier hospitals employ a team of highly qualified and experienced doctors who provide reliable clinical services.
Specialized training and fellowships: Many doctors pursue further training and specialization in their field to gain expertise in advanced techniques. They take fellowships in reputed institutions and hospitals to acquire skills and hands-on experience in the latest technologies.
Years of relevant experience: The medical career indicates the doctor’s success rate, the number of surgeries they must have performed and the ability to handle complex cases.
Associated with the accredited hospital: The doctor will perform the treatment at a hospital or clinic, so the quality and standard of the hospital is an important factor. An accredited medical facility provides assurance of good quality patient care and healthcare services.
Patient feedback and reviews: A simple online research may show the feedback and reviews for the doctor by other patients. Their experience with the doctor can be a testament to the doctor’s behavior during the treatment. Many doctors also have patient testimonial videos.

Who are the best Whipple's Procedure doctors?

The list of the top Whipple's Procedure specialists/surgeons include:

S.NO	NAME	HOSPITAL
1	Dr. Sanjay Sachdeva	Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket
2	Dr. Surbhi Anand	Dental Bliss
3	Dr. Ashish Sabharwal	Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
4	Dr. Gagan Gautam	Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket
5	Dr. Aditya Gupta	Artemis Hospital
6	Dr. Sandeep Batra	Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket
7	Dr. Bipin S Walia	Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket
8	Dr. Amandeep Singh Dhillon	Dental Bliss
9	Dr. SKS Marya	Medanta The Medicity
10	Dr. Gaurav Kharya	Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals

What can an international patient expect from Whipple's Procedure doctors?

The Whipple's Procedure doctor typically first sees the results of the diagnostic tests to assess the medical condition and overall health of the patient. Based on the initial assessment, the doctor would prepare a treatment plan tailored according to the individualized needs of each patient. The doctor will also discuss the treatment plan for Whipple's Procedure, alternative options, the pros and cons associated with each option and the possible risks as well as complications to educate and help the patient make the decision. They provide a comprehensive evaluation report and discuss the treatment in-depth with the patient during their consultation. For internation patients, they offer teleconsultation services to educate them about their condition and treatment options. These consultations help the patients and their families understand the treatment better and provide them a chance to ask questions or clear their doubts. The doctors are involved in the entire treatment process, from the pre-treatment phase to post-treatment care.

Once the patient is ready for the treatment, the Whipple's Procedure surgeon addresses his team members and shares the details of the case with them. The team members prepare for Whipple's Procedure and set up a convenient date for the procedure with the patient’s approval. The team will provide the patient a few instructions and guidelines for the pre-treatment phase. Also, the Whipple's Procedure hospital initiates the formalities and ensures the hospital stay is comfortable. The patient will have to submit documents for any insurance claim approval. They must also apply for a medical visa and arrange their travel and accommodation based on the scheduled date for the procedure.

Are the Whipple's Procedure surgeons skilled in the latest treatment procedures?

The Whipple's Procedure surgeons are experts in their specialization field and have extensive experience in managing basic to complex cases. They are well-trained in the latest surgical procedures and medical treatments in their area of expertise. The surgeons are skilled in laparoscopy, endoscopy and other minimally invasive techniques of surgery. These procedures are associated with faster recovery with less post-operative pain and low rates of complication. The doctors also attend various workshops, seminars and participate in CMEs to remain updated with the recent trends and advancements in medicine and healthcare systems.

What is the Whipple's Procedure surgeon responsible for?

The surgeon is responsible for the preoperative diagnosis of the Whipple's Procedure patient, for performing the operation, and for providing the patient with postoperative surgical care and treatment. The surgeon works as the leader of the medical team who takes care of the patient.

Why choose Lyfboat?

Lyfboat is a NABH accredited platform that guarantees quality medical for international patients seeking expert healthcare services in other countries. We aim to make advanced healthcare accessible to all patients around the world within a reasonable budget. Our team will help you get expert medical opinions from the specialist and find the best doctors and hospitals for Whipple's Procedure at affordable prices. It is a free-to-use platform, and we do not charge any fees from patients. In fact, we negotiate on your behalf and provide a reliable price from the hospitals. In some cases, we are able to reduce the cost of the Whipple's Procedure by up to 20% of what the hospitals generally offer.

Lyfboat makes the Travel to Treatment process hassle-free

We understand the concerns of international patients and their families while planning to travel to another country for treatment. Lyfboat’s vision is to make quality healthcare services accessible to patients of all kinds of socio-economic backgrounds at an affordable price. Our team works around-the-clock to ensure our patients receive quick responses and feel comfortable throughout the process.

All you have to do is - share your reports with us and claim your preferred location, and we will manage everything for you. Our team will:

Send a detailed response with the quotations for the treatment package and the profiles of the best hospitals and doctors
Connect you to the specialist for teleconsultation
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Ensure your airport pick-up after arrival
Personal assistance at the hospital by our coordinators - they help manage appointments, billing and other formalities with the administration
Provide local SIM card for communication and language translators, if needed
Other services such as local transportation for sight-seeing and commute to other places
Follow-up care after the procedure

Dr. Dodul Mondal

Head & Neck Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Neuro Oncology | Associate Director - Radiation Oncology

MBBS (Honours, Gold Medal) MD (Radiation Oncology) DNB (Radiation Oncology) UICC

Works at Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket

Works at Max Super Specialty Hospital, Gurgaon

Delhi, United States

Brief Profile

Dr Dodul Mondal is one of the most prominent and dynamic clinical oncologist and radiation oncologists of India with international repute who has an experience of working with Proton Beam Therapy at one of the largest university hospitals in the United States. Proton Beam Therapy is considered as the most precise form of radiation currently available in the world. At present, he has been working as Consultant Associate Director, Radiation Oncology Max Institute of Cancer Care, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Delhi. Dr Mondal has a vast experience of working at almost all leading high volume cancer institutes of India including Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), Mumbai; All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi and Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), Lucknow. He went to USA as a fellow in Precision Radiation Oncology and Proton Beam Therapy at Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Rutgers University. He also worked at Abramson Cancer Center at Pennsylvania University in United States as a visiting scholar.

Clinical Focus

Proton Beam Therapy
Head and Neck Cancer
Neuro Oncology
Paediatric Malignancies
Musculoskeletal

Awards

Awarded prestigious UICC-ICRETT fellowship in 2016 by Union for International Cancer Control.
Awarded CSIR travel grant for presenting paper in World Cancer Congress, Paris, 2016.
Received Travel grant from St Gallen cancer committee for 14th St Gallen Breast Cancer Conference,

Vienna, 2015.

Received Travel grant from ICMR for presenting research work in 14th St Gallen Breast Cancer

Conference, Vienna, 2015.

Awarded Junior Class Assistantship in Preventive and Social Medicine.
Awarded Certificate of Merit in Preventive and Social Medicine by IAPSM (Indian Association of

Preventive and Social Medicine).

Awarded Certificate Gold Medal in Preventive and Social Medicine.
Obtained Honours in Community Medicine.
Awarded Gopal Ch Banik Memorial Prize for securing highest marks in Pediatric Medicine in the year

2003 in 3rd Prof MBBS from NRS Medical College.

Awarded Prof A.K. Nandi Memorial Prize for securing highest marks in Pediatric Medicine in the year

2003 in 3rd Prof MBBS from NRS Medical College

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Dr. Harit Chaturvedi

Oncologist | Chairman

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology)

Works at Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket

New Delhi, India

Dr. Harit Chaturvedi started his oncology career at the esteemed and well known Cancer Institute, Adyar (Chennai) and has 35 years of cllinical experience. Dr. Chaturvedi has performed surgeries at live surgical workshops and has been championing the cause for cancer awareness. He has been a crusader against Tobacco for the last 15 years through various cancer foundations. He is widely respected for his clinical and surgical skills.

Clinical Focus

Breast Cancer Surgeries
Abdominal Cancer Surgeries
Lumpectomy

Awards

Young Scientist Award in 1993 by the Indian Society of Oncology

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Dr. Puneet Ahluwalia

Urologist & Oncologist | Senior Consultant

M.B.B.S, MS - General Surgery, M.Ch , Fellowship in Robotic Uro-Oncologic

Works at Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket

New Delhi, India

Dr. Puneet Ahluwalia is a leading and accomplished Urologist with specialization and training in oncology as well. In his illustrious medical career of over 12 years, he has performed more than 300 robotic surgeries and 1000 minimal invasive procedures for urological cancers. He specializes in procedures like robotic prostatectomy, robotic partial nephrectomy, robotic assisted radical cystectomy, and also advance procedures like laparoscopic and endourological surgeries along with conventional open uro-oncological surgical procedures. Dr. Ahluwalia is a highly qualified surgeon with training and fellowships from renowned national and international medical institutions. He is an expert in the field of robotic surgery and laparoscopic procedures and is skilled in performing HIFU (high intensity focused ultrasound) for prostate cancer.

Clinical Focus

Uro-Oncology
Robotic Surgery
Minimal invasive Management of Urologic Cancers

Awards

First Prize (NZUSICON 2016: Agra Urological club best video) at Annual North zone USICON 2016 for "Robot assisted radical nephrectomy with inferior vena cava tumor thrombectomy : technique and initial outcomes."
First prize (USICON 2013: Vijayawada prize for best poster) at National conference USICON 2013 Pune for "Kidney carcinoma associated with Xp 11.2 translocation/TFE3 gene fusion: A case report with review of literature"
First prize for Review Paper at UAKON 2013 Alleppy for "Current management of metastatic renal cell carcinoma".
Fellowship in "Uro-oncology and Transplant" in 2014 at Department of Nephrourology, Mie Universty, Mie Prefecture, Japan.
Publications and presentations at national and international podium.

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