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Hello Pendesk8,
Is doing the whipple by laparoscopy standard or are they just starting to do some cases this way because as you said, it is less invasive.

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Replies to "Hello Pendesk8, Is doing the whipple by laparoscopy standard or are they just starting to do..."

Laparascopic Whipple is performed in specialized centers - most areas have only open Whipple capability.

PanCAN.org provides lists of doctors (and cancer centers) who perform lap pancreatic surgeries, how many they do a year and where. They should have a list of how many surgeries per year are done at the various Mayo Clinics as well as all relevant clinics in your prefered geographic area. It's a good starting point. Experience counts. Choose a place or surgeon who does tons of them! Experience matters with this surgery.