Classic Whipple
Removes part of the stomach along with the head of the pancreas, duodenum, bile duct, and gallbladder.
Whipple’s Procedure
(Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
Enables meticulous tumor removal in a tightly packed anatomy
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Whipple’s Procedure
(Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
Whipple’s Procedure
Whipple’s procedure, also called pancreaticoduodenectomy, is a complex surgery to treat pancreatic cancer and other tumors near the pancreas. It involves removing the head of the pancreas, the duodenum (first part of the small intestine), gallbladder, and part of the bile duct—and sometimes part of the stomach. After removing these parts, the surgeon reconnects the digestive system so food, bile, and pancreatic juices can flow normally.
This surgery is life-saving for cancers in the pancreas, bile duct, or duodenum and can also be used for benign but risky growths.
Whipple’s procedure, also called pancreaticoduodenectomy, is a complex surgery to treat pancreatic cancer and other tumors near the pancreas. It involves removing the head of the pancreas, the duodenum (first part of the small intestine), gallbladder, and part of the bile duct—and sometimes part of the stomach.
Types of Whipple's Surgeries
Classic Whipple
Pylorus-Preserving Whipple
Total Pancreatectomy
Benefits of Robotic Surgery with Mizzo Endo 4000
Better Surgeon Ergonomics
Better Surgeon Ergonomics
Reduces fatigue during this lengthy 6–8 hour surgery, allowing better focus.
Superior Visibility
Superior Visibility
3D-HD view magnifies fine structures, aiding tumor clearance and preserving healthy tissue.
Extreme Precision
Extreme Precision
Better control during dissection around critical vessels like the portal vein and hepatic artery.
Less Bleeding
Less Bleeding
Precise movements minimize blood vessel damage, reducing blood loss, a higher risk in open surgery. Fewer transfusions required due to precise vascular control.
Quicker Recovery
Quicker Recovery
Less tissue damage means shorter hospital stays (often 5-6 days) and faster returns to normal activities.
Improved Safety
Improved Safety
Reduces the chance of bleeding, bile leaks, or pancreatic leaks by enhancing accuracy in reconnection (anastomosis).
- Robotics reduce surgeon fatigue in long surgeries and enhance precision around critical vessels.
- 4K-3D vision aids tumor clearance with less bleeding and faster recovery.
- Improves safety in reconstruction steps.
Understanding Surgical Techniques
Open Whipple’s surgery
Open Whipple’s surgery requires a large cut, leading to more pain, blood loss, longer recovery, and higher risk of infections.
Laparoscopic Whipple’s surgery
Laparoscopic surgery is less invasive but limited by 2D vision and stiff tools, making complex tasks around the pancreas difficult.
The Mizzo Endo 4000
Robotic Whipple’s with the Mizzo Endo 4000 offers a 3D view and flexible instruments, enabling precise dissection, less bleeding, faster recovery, and fewer complications—making it the safest and most effective option.
What Mizzo has to offer ?
While still in pre-clinical stage, the Mizzo Endo 4000 brings together several high-performance features tailored for next generation care.
3D-HD Vision
A magnified 3D-HD view aids the surgeon in accurately dissecting and identifying tissues, nerves, and blood vessels.
A magnified 3D-HD view aids the surgeon in accurately dissecting and identifying tissues, nerves, and blood vessels.
Precision in Confined Spaces
Its slim robotic arms and articulated instruments are ideal for maneuvering in the tight anatomical structures.
Its slim robotic arms and articulated instruments are ideal for maneuvering in the tight anatomical structures.
Real-Time Surgical Intelligence
The platform is built to integrate data and live feedback into the workflow, helping surgical teams make better, more informed decisions on the table.
The platform integrates data and live feedback into the surgical workflow, helping teams make better decisions during an operation.
Tremor-Free Instrumentation
Robotic arms provide the steady, tremor-free movements essential for nerve-sparing surgery.
Robotic arms provide the steady, tremor-free movements essential for nerve-sparing surgery.
Ergonomics
The console reduces the surgeon fatigue and also improves efficiency through customizable controls and immersive visualization.
The console reduces the surgeon fatigue and also improves efficiency through customizable controls and immersive visualization.
Small Cuts
Small incisions mean less pain, smaller scars, and faster healing.
Small incisions mean less pain, smaller scars, and faster healing.