A Whipple surgery, also known as a pancreaticoduodenectomy, is an operation conducted to remove the head of the pancreas, the first part of the small intestine, the gallbladder, and the bile duct, according to the Mayo Clinic.
The procedure is most often used to treat pancreatic cancer that's confined to the head of the pancreas. It is also, on occasion, used to treat tumors and other diseases of the pancreas, intestine, and bile duct.
The Whipple procedure often carries serious risks. But what if there was a way to practice the procedure safely and with no harm done to anyone? Or more specifically, what if you could do a Whipple procedure with playdough?
That’s what one mother and son duo invented. Dr. Jessica So recreates anatomical structures using playdough to teach her son surgical procedures.
The pair have performed many surgeries together including a hernia repair and a C-section, all in playdough. It is a great way to teach someone every step of a procedure without actually putting any patient through the procedure. It has all the benefits without any of the risks.
Each time these mock surgeries are undertaken, So makes sure to explain the stage of the real surgery. She believes this teaches her kid not only how to perform complex surgeries but also improves his motor skills and self-control. Do you want to try this mock surgery?
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