Pancreaticoduodenectomy, commonly known as the Whipple procedure, is a complex surgical operation involving the removal of the pancreatic head, duodenum, gallbladder, and bile duct, that is often performed to treat malignant tumors in these regions. The procedure also necessitates the reconstruction of the gastrointestinal tract to restore continuity. While it is a life-saving intervention, the surgery is technically challenging and associated with significant risks, including pancreatic leaks, delayed gastric emptying, and postoperative infections. Successful outcomes depend on meticulous surgical technique, careful patient selection, and comprehensive postoperative care.Clinicians participating in this course learn the indications, techniques, and complications associated with pancreaticoduodenectomy, and learn how to effectively identify appropriate candidates for surgery, manage perioperative care, and address complications. The course emphasizes the importance of interprofessional collaboration, highlighting the roles of surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in optimizing patient outcomes. Through this education, clinicians enhance their skills, improve patient safety, and contribute to better overall surgical outcomes for patients undergoing this complex procedure.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/26576
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Complex General Surgical Oncology, Critical Care Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Operative Anesthesia, General Surgery, GI (incl. Liver, Pancreas, Bilary), Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Neurocritical Care, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Surgical Pathology