The Whipple procedure is the most common operation performed to treat benign masses or cancers in the head of the pancreas, ampulla of Vater, duodenum, common bile duct and sometimes to treat chronic pancreatitis. It offers the best chance for long term control of disease. Watch Dr. Emily Winslow explain the procedure with these illustrations. | MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Mary Dillhoff, MD, explains how Ohio State surgeons use the robotic Whipple procedure to provide pancreatic cancer patients with world-class care while significantly reducing recovery time. | OSUCCC-James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute