Pancreatic and Biliary Conditions

Our specialists use the latest technology to treat conditions, including:

• Gallstones
• Pancreatis
• Pancreatic cancer
• Pancreatic disease
• Gallbladder disease
  

Treatment Options at UVA

Our minimally invasive techniques, including the Spyglass System, limit your discomfort and recovery time.

Whipple Surgery

The Whipple procedure (also known as pancreatoduodenectomy) is the most common operation for pancreatic cancer. It involves the removal of the head of the pancreas, most of the duodenum (a part of the small intestine), a portion of the bile duct and sometimes a portion of the stomach.

A Valuable Tool: Argon Plasma Coagulation

We were the first center in Virginia to offer this intervention to stop bleeding, to treat conditions in the pancreas and to shrink tumors throughout the stomach. This procedure also works well with metallic stents for blockages and conventional laser therapy.