Which is the treatment of choice for CA head of pancreas -
Radiotherapy
Chemotherapy+ Radiotherapy
Whipple's Surgery
Resection of the entire pancreas with adjuvant chemotherapy
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Whipple's Surgery Whipples operation (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)o Is the most commonly performed operation for carcinoma of head of pancreas, o It includes resection of:# distal stomach# Duodenum# gall bladder# Proximal jejunum# CBD# Regional lymphatics# head ot pancreaso Restoration of gastrointestinal continuity requires# pancreaticojej unostomy# choledochojejunostomy &# gastrojejunostomyo In pylorus preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy the pylorus is spared.
Pathophysiology - Neoplasms