duodenopancreatectomies

A form of duodenopancreatectomy — A major surgical procedure involving removal of the duodenum and part or all of the pancreas, typically performed to treat tumors or other diseases affecting the pancreatic head or adjacent duodenum, and followed by reconstruction of the digestive tract to re-establish the normal flow of bile, pancreatic secretions, and gastric contents.

Scrabble 33

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of duodenopancreatectomy
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