Sutures and Wound Repair/ General Surgery (ABSA) Practice Test

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Which organ is entirely removed during a Whipple procedure?

Stomach
Duodenum
Spleen
Gallbladder

The correct answer is: Duodenum

The Whipple procedure, formally known as pancreaticoduodenectomy, involves the surgical removal of the duodenum along with other structures. This procedure is primarily performed to treat conditions such as pancreatic cancer, especially when the cancer is located in the head of the pancreas. During the Whipple procedure, the surgeon removes not only the duodenum but also the head of the pancreas, a portion of the bile duct, the gallbladder, and sometimes a portion of the stomach. The duodenum is the first section of the small intestine and plays a critical role in digestion, making its removal a significant aspect of this procedure. Because the duodenum is affected by pancreatic secretions, bile, and digestive enzymes, its surgical removal has substantial implications for the patient's digestive process post-surgery, necessitating adjustments in diet and supplementation. Understanding this procedure's scope helps clarify that it is indeed the duodenum being entirely removed, highlighting the anatomy involved and the importance of this segment in the digestive system.