A major surgical procedure removing portions of the pancreas and duodenum, usually with nearby tissues, to treat pancreatic diseases. The operation is complex, often performed for cancer, and requires reconnecting digestive tract segments. It is named for the pancreatic head and the duodenum, reflecting the organs involved and the reconstruction required afterward.
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1:04Meniscectomy
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1:03Myomectomy
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1:04Oophorectomy
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1:21Pancreaticoduodenectomy
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1:07Paracentesis
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1:17Peritoneal Dialysis
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1:06Sclerotherapy
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1:17Tonsillectomy
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1:04Tracheostomy
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1:08Ureteroscopy
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