Surgery to remove pancreatic cancer

Surgery to remove pancreatic cancer, such as the Whipple’s procedure, is the best treatment option for people with early (operable) pancreatic cancer.

Our specialist nurse, Lisa, explains surgery for pancreatic cancer. She explains the different types of surgery, what happens after surgery and what to expect when recovering. Carol shares her personal experience of having the Whipple’s procedure, and her recovery.

This video was published December 2020, and last reviewed in November 2021. To be reviewed November 2023.

[susanbanks]

2021, I has the whipple procedure 5 weeks after being admitted into hospital pre diagnosis, . I woke up to 5 drains across my front body i couldn't get out of bed nor walk for 5 weeks, and in a wheelchair for 5 weeks after leaving the hospital. . No visitors in hospital it was post covid, I lost so much weight i was a like a belsen survivor, yes i was put on Crean Enzymes for life (and my weight has returned, ) plus chemotherapy. To date I am cancer clear and hoping for a bright future although I will never be the same fun loving person, I am positive and get on what the cards dealt me. and i have a fabulous family supporting me ... prior to all this, 2019 i had bowel cancer with chemotherapy and stoma, I thank god every day that I am still alive and my surgeons call me Mrs Miracle

[jeffprui]

I liked it when the sweet lady said "And I Feel Fantastic", Awesome! Good video. Thanks!

[marysaunders]

I had whipple procedure ( classical) for an ampullary tumour, February 2021. Doing great now. Cancer free so far.

[savbajwa]

My husband had the same surgery..its been 2 months already still in the hospital problem with the bowl movement ...after watching your video feels so stress free ...will wait to see him 95% recovered soon again...

[wendycurran]

It will be two years in February since my surgery. I feel great except for neuropathy in feet and fingers caused by chemotherapy...they say it will get better or even go away, so I am still hopeful. I thought I would have major digestive issues after the whipple, but things are quite ok as long as I stay away from super spicy foods or pizza..and take my enzymes which is very important. I also try to have little sugar and wine...not cut out but reduced