Whipple Procedure Pre-Op Preparation Checklist
Surgical preparation for pancreatic and biliary reconstruction.
Required Steps & Timeline
- [RECOMMENDED] Begin high-protein nutritional supplements (Category: nutrition, Days Before: 10)
- [CRITICAL] Pre-op specialist consultation (Category: medical, Days Before: 5)
- [CRITICAL] Last solid meal (8 hours before) (Category: nutrition, Days Before: 1)
- [RECOMMENDED] Arrange for home-care help post-return (Category: logistics, Days Before: 14)
Essential Medical Documents to Bring
- Biopsy Reports
- Recent CT Scans
- List of Current Meds