Whipple: 1) How to Prepare for Your Upcoming Surgery

This video is part of a Northwell Health patient education series on the Whipple procedure, which is the removal of the head of the pancreas, duodenum, gall bladder, end of bile duct and sometimes a small portion of the stomach. The purpose of this video is to provide patients with a comprehensive understanding of how to best prepare for their upcoming Whipple surgery. The video provides useful information on how to prepare in the weeks and days prior to surgery.
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