The Whipple Procedure
The standard procedure for pancreatic cancer found in the head of pancreas that has not spread is called a pancreaticoduodenectomy or a Whipple procedure. MedStar Georgetown's skilled surgeons have performed more than the national average number of Whipples every year.
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CyberKnife
CyberKnife destroys tumors using highly precise, targeted radiation, with minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissue. Unlike conventional radiation therapy that can require more than 40 sessions, CyberKnife is complete after only five treatments.
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Meet the Team
MedStar Georgetown's Pancreatic Cancer specialists offer comprehensive, coordinated and multidisciplinary service dedicated to benign and malignant pancreatic cancer at any stage. Our renowned specialists in invasive gastroenterology, surgery, medical oncology, radiation medicine, radiology and interventional radiology treat more pancreatic patients than any other hospital in…
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