Whipple Surgery (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) for Pancreatic Tumor | TUM University Hospital Rechts der Isar in Munich

The Whipple Surgery (pancreaticoduodenectomy) program at TUM University Hospital Rechts der Isar in Munich is structured as a coordinated surgical care package for pancreatic tumors, delivered through the hospital’s certified pancreas center with an interdisciplinary team spanning key specialties involved in pancreatic cancer care. Care is organized from initial clinical evaluation through diagnostic confirmation and operative planning, typically combining a physician consultation and examination with comprehensive lab profiling (including tumor markers and inflammation/coagulation parameters) and targeted imaging/workup such as abdominal ultrasound, endoscopic ultrasound, MRI of the chest and abdomen, and—when clinically indicated - ERCP. The pathway then proceeds to standardized pre-operative preparation, pancreatoduodenal resection (Whipple), histological examination of surgical tissue, and post-operative inpatient support with symptom-directed treatment, essential medications, and nursing care, culminating in discharge guidance and next-step recommendations. To prepare for case review and scheduling, the program typically relies on existing medical records and recent cross-sectional imaging (MRI/CT within a defined recent window), with biopsy results included when available. The surgical service is presented within an institutional framework that highlights formal quality credentials for pancreatic surgery (including DGAV-listed excellence certification).