What is the Whipple Procedure?

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Dr Leanne Prodehl explains the intricate process of the Whipple procedure.

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Dr Leanne Prodehl is an upper gastrointestinal and hepatopancreaticobiliar surgeon at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital with a special interest in oesophageal cancer and multi-disciplinary teams.
1 Oct 2025 English South Africa Health & Fitness

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