Laparoscopic Whipple Procedure, 2012

This medical illustration series depicts a surgical procedure called a laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy or laparoscopic Whipple operation. This surgical procedure is used to resect malignant tumors of the head, uncinate process and proximal neck of the pancreas. Pencil, Photoshop and LightWave, 2010.

Laparoscopic ports

Entry of Lesser Sack

Division of GDA

Transection of Common Bile Duct

Transection of Distal Stomach and Proximal Jejunum

Division and Removal of Pancreas

Pancreaticojejunostomy (V-Loc™ "barbed" suture)

Hepaticojejunostomy

Gastrojejunostomy