Health & Fitness
What is the Eponym for a Pancreatoduodenectomy?
The eponym for a pancreatoduodenectomy is called the whipple procedure. It involves removing the head of the pancreas, the gallbladder, part of the stomach, and the first section of the small intestine. Developed by dr. allen whipple in 1935, this surgery is commonly used to treat pancreatic cancer, bile duct Read more…