pancreatoduodenectomy

Definition of pancreatoduodenectomy
National Cancer Institute

pancreatoduodenectomy

(PAN-kree-uh-toh-DOO-ah-deh-NEK-toh-mee)
A type of surgery used to treat pancreatic cancer. The head of the pancreas, the duodenum, a portion of the stomach, and other nearby tissues are removed. Also called Whipple procedure.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms