Whipple Procedure : The Procedure

The pancreas and the gall bladder are two of the most important organs of the digestive system. Together they help with the digestion process. The pancreas and the gall bladder work together with different functions, the gallbladder stores bile that comes from the liver so that it can be used for meals later on and the pancreas produces pancreatic juice that contains digestive enzymes that help break down food. In order to maintain the body stable and healthy, we need the help of the gallbladder and pancreas to function correctly. Which is why, we, as humans should take care of our organs. ( Tim Taylor, Pancreas and Gall Bladder)

On the other hand, the parents believe that the patient is getting confused waking up in different room, other than his own bedroom. I explained to the family about my assessment, and what I was going to do to manage the pain, but the family was not happy with what I had to say. Adam’s parents do not believe in “pain medication”, and do not agree that Adam might experiencing pain after the surgery. Despite my explanations, they refused pain medication for the patient.

Duodenum is the first section of the small intestine, this is where the first part of digestion is completed. Food is mixed with bile and enzymes both of which help break down the food. Jejunum is where the foods nutrients are absorbed.

Time out was performed and all information was accurate and confirmed. Skin marker is used to mark incision line. A #10 knife blade on a #3 handle is used to make a vertical suprapubic incision is made through the skin and linea alba extending from below the umbilicus to the symphysis. The rectus muscles are retracted with Richardson retractors to develop the prevesical space. Blunt dissection by the surgeon’s finger is used to reflect the peritoneum superiorly away from the dome of the

○ The surgeon will check all organs in your abdomen for damage or obstruction. Repairs will be made when possible.

gradually stretch the tissue. Endoscopic foreign body removal also has the benefit of being able to visualize the damage or lack thereof

Pancreas - The pancreas is a small organ located near the lower part of the stomach and the beginning of the small intestine. This organ has two main functions. It functions as an exocrine organ by

The surgeon follows the same procedure as for the laparoscopic surgery, but there is only one large incision made in the lower stomach

In the operating room, one of the most important jobs is that of an anesthesiologist. He or she is a medical doctor who administers anesthesia, a drug used to reduce pain, to a patient during a surgical procedure. An anesthesiologist is responsible for monitoring the patient before, during, and after the surgical procedure to ensure the correct dosage of anesthesia is administered and to deal with any allergic reactions to or complications with the drug. Before administering the drug, an anesthesiologist must carefully review a patient’s medical history and condition to find the correct dosage of anesthesia needed. He or she must also meet with the patient to explain what will be happening when the patient is under the influence of the drug.

The small intestine is between the stomach and the large intestine. The small intestine takes up most of the lower part of the body. I can remember this by tracing the path in the photo.

Many of the tubes and wires placed during surgery will be left in place during the first few hours or days of recovery.

Next I opened the abdominal cavity by making a shallow incision sufficient to cut the abdominal muscles and peritoneum while not cutting any deeper structures. Lifting up I continued to cut the abdominal wall from the dorsum and into the area of the xiphoid cartilage of the sternum and continued to cut the abdominal wall at its dorsal and caudal boundaries down to the inguinal region.

The positive impact of anesthesia advancements over the last 100 years have made the care that patient receives more effective and less life threatening. These innovations have brought about a transformation in the care of the patient. It has improved how the healthcare institutions operate and the patient has benefited from the advancements and so have the medical staff. The anesthesia used today, and the anesthesia used a century ago is similar because it was created for the welfare of the patient. It was produced to help numb or put the patient to sleep during a surgical procedure. However, the difference today is that research and advancements in the medical field have improved and designed more superior drugs over the years and made them

• Previous problems you or members of your family have had with the use of anesthetics.

• Previous problems you or members of your family have had with the use of anesthetics.