About Whipple's Procedure

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. Read More about Whipple's Procedure →

Average Whipple's Procedure Cost

India Starting from $5,000
Turkey Starting from $15,000

Dr. Deepak Govil

Gastroenterologist | Senior Consultant

MBBS, MS (Surgery), Phd (GI Surgery)

Works at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
New Delhi, India

Dr. Deepak Govil is a highly experienced GI and Laparoscopic surgeon, with great many credit to his name. Having attained education and training from top medical institutes, Dr. Govil has performed all types of major Gastro-surgeries, from general to advanced, in his illustrious medical career. Dr. Deepak Govil has been a pioneer who established Department of GI Surgery at PSRI. Apart from this, he is known for performing living related liver transplants and approx. 2000 operations related to liver and Gastrointestinal Surgery including Laparoscopic surgery at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.

Clinical Focus

  • GI Gurgery, General & Advance Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Laparoscopic surgeries
  • Splenectomy and Lieno-renal shunts
  • Ileo-anal anstomosis with pouch for Ulcerative colitis
  • Oesophageal resection with Gastric pull up
  • Whipple's Pancreato-duodenectomy
  • Hepatico-jejunostomy for biliary strictures, benign and malignant obstructive jaundice
  • Surgical obstructive jaundice operation
  • Treatment for pancreatic diseases- Acute & Chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic malignancies, Surgery for Upper and Lower GI haemorrhage
  • Treatment for GI malignancies Oesophageal, Gastric, colonic, rectal cancers
  • Portal hypertension Surgery

Awards

  • Received Presidents appreciation award at IMA South Delhi annual convention in Jan 2009
  • Was Secretary of the Consultant forum of Apollo hospital till March 2009 organized lot of activities in the forum
  • Convenor of Delhi GI Surgeons club for 8 years from 1998 to 2007
  • Has been the National executive member of the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Published and presented a number of research papers on national and international platforms

Dr. Praveen Kumar Garg

Surgical Oncologist | Senior Consultant

MBBS, MS, M.Ch

Works at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
New Delhi, India

Dr. Praveen Kumar Garg is a leading surgical oncologist and brings his more than 21 years of experience in the field to treat patient with various kinds of cancers and tumors. He is a highly qualified and skilled surgeon with specialization in oncological surgeries for treatment for Lung Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Soft Tissue Sarcomas, Gynecological cancers. His area of interest includes the techniques used for Head & Neck surgeries like Commando Surgeries, Laryngectomy, Parotidectomy, Maxillectomy, Thyroidectomy, Radical Neck Dissection, and Complex Flap Reconstructions. Dr. Garg has worked in many of the top hospitals of India and has been known for his compassionate and caring attitude towards his patients. He holds expertise in oncological procedures like parathyroid and thyroid cancer surgeries and Breast Cancer surgeries like Breast conservation surgeries, Radical and Modified Radical Mastectomies, and Breast reconstructions.

Clinical Focus

  • Radical Surgeries
  • Complex Reconstructions
  • Organ Preservations
  • Lung Cancer surgeries
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgeries
  • Soft Tissue Sarcomas
  • Gynecological cancers Surgery
  • Parathyroid and thyroid cancer surgery
  • Minimal Invasive Techniques Head & Neck surgeries
  • Breast conservation/reconstruction surgeries
  • Radical and Modified Radical Mastectomies

Awards

  • The Young Achievers Award
  • Dhanwantari Samman

Dr. Vinod Raina

Oncologist | Executive Director

MBBS, MD - Internal Medicine, DM - Medical Oncology

Works at Fortis Memorial Research Institute
Gurgaon, India
Dr. Vinod Raina is one of India's foremost Medical Oncologists with more than 30 years' experience in the field of Medical Oncology. Till recently he was Professor and Head of Medical Oncology at AIIMS. He has performed approximately 250 bone marrow transplants personally and under his headship, AIIMS performed the largest number of transplants in India for various cancers in the last 10 years with special interest in Breast, Lung Cancer, Lymphomas, Acute and Chronic Leukemia's, Bone Marrow, Stem Cell transplants and GI cancers.

Clinical Focus

  • Lung Cancer
  • Lymphomas
  • Acute and Chronic Leukemias
  • Bone marrow and Stem Cell transplants and GI cancers

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Dr. Sameer Kaul

Surgical Oncologist | Sr Consultant Surgical Oncology & Robotics, Apollo Cancer Institue, New Delhi

MBBS, MS (Sur. Oncology),

Works at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
New Delhi, India

Dr. Sameer Kaul is a renowned and expert surgical oncologist with 28 years of rich professional experience. He is a highly skilled surgeon with specialization in oncological surgeries for Breast cancer, Head & Neck, Genitourinary, Gastro-intestinal, Soft Tissue & Bone and Thorax related tumors. Having worked in premier health institutions of India and abroad, Dr. Kaul holds expertise in his forte and is motivated in helping people suffering from deadly diseases. Dr. Kaul is one of the best oncological surgeon in India and is a leader for promoting the use of latest and innovative techniques, in the field of oncology, like use of 'ports' and Radio frequency Ablation for cancers of liver, breast and lungs. Dr. Sameer Kaul holds a firm belief in working for the benefit of society and organizes many cancer camps for diagnosis and early detection of cancer in the patients from under-privileged section, besides being the founder of the NGO - BCPBF The Cancer Foundation.

Clinical Focus

  • Surgical Oncology
  • Breast cancer surgery
  • Head and Neck oncological Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal oncological surgery
  • Soft Tissue and Bone oncological surgery
  • Genitourinary oncological surgery

Awards

  • National Merit Scholarship Ministry of Education & Social Welfare, Government of India
  • Outstanding Debater Certificate of Merit for Cultural ActivitiesGovernment Medical College
  • Certificate of Merit for Honours in E.N.T
  • Certificate of Merit for Honours in General Surgery

Dr. Suman Karanth Gupta

Oncologist | Consultant

M.B.B.S, M.D, DNB

Works at Medanta The Medicity
Gurgaon, India

Dr. Suman Karanth Gupta is one of the upcoming and young Medical Oncologist with 8 years of experience. She offers oncological treatment for Cancer like Breast cancer Surgery, Kidney cancer, Testicular cancer, Chemotherapy, Blood cancer, Brain Tumor, Lung cancer and Colon cancer.

Clinical Focus

  • Medical Oncology

Dr. Prof. Metin Çakmakçı

General surgeon and surgical oncologist  | Breast Center Coordinator

MBBS, MS (General Surgery)

Istanbul, Turkey

Doctor (Prof.) Metin Çakmakçı is a highly reputed surgeon in Turkey with expertise in oncological surgeries and robotic surgery. He is a highly experienced surgeon who has been involved in management of cancer of breast and other body parts, various kinds of complex surgeries and the use of the latest surgical techniques. 

Dr. Metin Çakmakçı is presently the Board Member and Director of Medical Department at Anadolu Medical Center. He has worked at many top hospitals in Turkey, including the Acıbadem Healthcare Group (2000-2007), and Hacettepe University Main Hospital where he served as the Medical Director for 4 years. 

Having completed his medical degree from Hacettepe University in 1981, he further pursued specialization in General Surgery from the same university. He then became the Associate Professor in 1989 and subsequently withheld the position Professor in 1996.

Prof.Çakmakçı has a keen clinical interest in the areas of surgical infections, oncological surgeries of abdominal and thoracic region. He is as renowned for his research work, as for his outstanding work in the clinical practice. Dr. Metin has published over 100 articles, made 47 national and 50 international presentations. He has also written several Book Chapters in nationally and internationally known books. He has received 1 Research Prize - Tübitak. 

Apart from his many publications in peer reviewed journals, Dr. Prof. Çakmakçı is on the editorial board and is a member of the Board of Directors of many journals. 

He is a pioneer when it comes to patient safety throughout the country and has been chaired by the President of the first International Patient Safety Congress, Turkey - 2007. Along with this, Prof. Çakmakçı is also a member of Board of Director - TEID (Ethics and Reputation Society of Turkey). He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Physician Executives.

 

Clinical Focus

  • Surgical infections, oncological abdominal and thoracic surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Breast Cancer
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Robotic Surgery

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Dr. Ashok Vaid

Hematologist | Chairman Divison of Medical & Paediatric Oncology, Haematology & Bone Marrow

MBBS, MD, DM

Works at Medanta The Medicity
Gurgaon, India

Dr. Ashok K. Vaid has the unique distinction of performing the first 25 bone marrow transplants in any private sector hospital in North India. He has established himself as a pioneering figure in the field of bone marrow transplants. He is presently the Chairman at Medanta, and has been the head of the department of medical oncology in Artemis Institute, a senior consultant and coordinator of medical oncology at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, a medical oncologist and lecturer at Government Medical College, Jammu.

Clinical Focus

  • Treatment of Organ Specific Cancers
  • Leukemias
  • Lymphomas
  • Stem Cell Transplantation

Awards

  • Padma Shree award by the President of India for contribution rto the field of medicine,14th April, 2009
  • "CHIKITSA SHIROMANI" Award Conferred By The International Study Circle, New Delhi

Dr. Sivaprakash Rathanaswamy

Surgical Oncology | Specialist

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCH - Surgical Oncology

Works at Zulekha Hospital Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dr. Sivaprakash is a highly qualified and skilled carncer surgeon. He was a Gold Medalist in M.Ch and has more than 8 years of experience in surgical oncology. He obtained his Post Graduation degree from the prestigious Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) – Chandigarh, India. He was associated with Tata Memorial Center; one of the leading Cancer Centers in Asia, as a Registrar in Surgical oncology. He also worked as a Senior Registrar in Surgical Oncology at King George's Medical university – Lucknow (India) & Apollo Specialty Hospital – Chennai (india). Before joining Zulekha Healthcare Group, Dr. Sivaprakash was associated with Apollo Specialty Hospital – Chennai as a Consultant in Surgical oncology.

Clinical Focus

  • Gynecological Cancers – Ovary cancer cytoreduction, HIPEC, Wertheims hysterectomy, Laproscopic staging procedure, Fertility preserving surgeries
  • Breast Cancer – Sentinel Lymphnode Biopsy
  • Head and neck cancers – Laryngectomy(partial/total), Parotidectomy
  • Gastrointestinal cancers – Esophagectomy(lap/VATS/open), D2 Gastrectomy, Colorectal resection (lap assisted/ open), AP resection(Lap)
  • Hepatobiliary cancers – Whipple’s procedure, Liver resections, Radical cholecystectomy
  • Genitourinary cancers – Radical nephrectomy, Cystectomy, Penectomy, Vulvectomy
  • Thoracic cancers – Lung lobectomy, Pneumonectomy, Metastasectomy

Dr. Kapil Kumar

Oncologist | Director - BLKCC & HOD

MBBS,MS (Surgery)

Works at BLK Super Speciality Hospital
New Delhi, India
Dr. Kapil Kumar is a very well known doctor from the field of Surgical Oncology. A graduate and post graduate from Medical College of Amritsar, he is trained at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai after which he worked as Surgical Oncologist in Batra Hospital. Dr. Kapil Kumar has a keen interest in Breast Surgery including Onco-Plastic Procedures. Dr. Kapil Kumar is a very well known doctor from the field of Surgical Oncology.

Clinical Focus

  • Breast cancer and oncoplastic surgery
  • Upper G.I.Onco surgery
  • Pancreatic Biliary surgery
  • Thoracic surgery including Esophagus cancer, Lung cancers

Awards

  • Dhanvantari award from Cholay1 Foundation for Onco Surgery work

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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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