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Pancreatic cancer requires specialist surgical expertise. Dr. Srinivas Bojanapu — pancreatic cancer specialist in Yelahanka, North Bangalore — performs Whipple's procedure and complex pancreatectomies including robotic surgery, with one of India's highest-volume HPB practices.
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the most challenging cancers — often presenting late, with symptoms appearing only after significant local spread. Surgical resection remains the only potentially curative treatment.
Only 15–20% of patients are initially found to be resectable. Expert evaluation by a specialist HPB surgeon in Bangalore can identify borderline resectable patients who can achieve resectability after neoadjuvant therapy — giving more patients a chance at cure.
No contact with major vessels. Surgery first. 5-year survival 15–25% with R0 resection.
Limited vessel contact. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (FOLFIRINOX or Gem-nab-paclitaxel) first, then reassess for surgery. Dr. Srinivas coordinates with oncology for this pathway.
Significant vascular encasement. Downstaging with systemic therapy ± chemoradiation. Surgery considered if sufficient response.
Systemic therapy palliative intent. ERCP biliary stenting for jaundice relief. Pain management and nutritional support.
The most complex GI operation — removal of the pancreatic head, duodenum, common bile duct, and gallbladder, followed by reconstruction with three anastomoses (pancreatico-jejunostomy, hepatico-jejunostomy, gastro-jejunostomy).
For cancer of the pancreatic head (most common location). Dr. Srinivas performs open, laparoscopic, and robotic Whipple's in Bangalore.
Removal of the pancreatic body and tail with or without spleen. For tumours of the pancreatic body/tail.
Removal of the entire pancreas when tumour extent requires. Requires lifelong insulin and pancreatic enzyme replacement.
Biliary bypass (hepaticojejunostomy) and gastrojejunostomy for unresectable cases to relieve jaundice and gastric outlet obstruction.
One of North Bangalore's highest-volume hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeons. Experience with complex, borderline resectable, and re-do pancreatic surgery cases.
Robotic Whipple's procedure using Da Vinci Xi — faster recovery, better precision during pancreatic reconstruction, less blood loss.
Works with medical oncology to downstage borderline resectable cases — giving patients declared "inoperable" elsewhere a second chance at curative surgery.
Dhaara Liver Clinic, Yelahanka — serving patients from Hebbal, Devanahalli, Jakkur, Kempegowda Airport area, and across North Bangalore with specialist HPB cancer surgery.
Dr. Srinivas Bojanapu at Dhaara Liver Clinic, Yelahanka is a senior HPB surgeon with 16+ years of subspecialty experience. He is one of the few surgeons in North Bangalore performing robotic Whipple's procedure and managing borderline resectable pancreatic cancer cases with neoadjuvant therapy protocols.
Whipple's procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy) removes the pancreatic head, duodenum, common bile duct, and gallbladder, then reconstructs the digestive tract with three connections. The operation takes 5–8 hours. Hospital stay is typically 7–12 days (open) or 5–8 days (robotic). Dr. Srinivas performs this surgery in Bangalore using open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches.
Yes — and you should. Borderline resectable cases that were deemed inoperable have been successfully resected after neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Send your CT scan, PET report, and biopsy on WhatsApp to Dr. Srinivas at +91 87478 74888 for an expert reassessment.
Yes. Dr. Srinivas Bojanapu performs Whipple's procedure and all major pancreatic cancer surgeries at Kauvery Hospital, accessible from Yelahanka and North Bangalore. Patients from Hebbal, Devanahalli, and the Bellary Road corridor do not need to travel to South Bangalore for this surgery.
Hospital stay is 7–12 days for open Whipple's and 5–8 days for robotic Whipple's. Full recovery and return to normal activity takes 6–8 weeks. Most patients resume a regular diet within 4–6 weeks with the help of pancreatic enzyme supplements (Creon).
The most important warning sign is painless jaundice — yellow skin or eyes with no pain. Other signs include unexplained weight loss, upper abdominal or back pain, new-onset diabetes after age 50, light-coloured stools, and dark urine. Any of these require urgent evaluation with a CT scan and CA 19-9 blood test.