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Mr Nicola De' Liguori Carino 2022-08-23 Person 5 5 0

I was diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer in August 2021 and was referred to Christie’s where I received 12 cycles of chemotherapy starting 23rd October 2021. I responded well to treatment and was informed that the tumour had shrunk and that there was a possibility of surgery to remove the tumour. I met Mr de’Ligouri Carino on the 9th May 2022 to discuss having a Whipple operation which he explained involves the removal of the head of the pancreas, part of the bile duct, the gall bladder, the small bowel and part of the stomach and then rejoin the remaining pancreas, bile duct and stomach to another part of the small bowel. He explained fully and clearly the procedure to me, listening and answering reassuringly any concerns I voiced and making sure I understood completely what would happen. He explained the aim of surgery would be to cure but if the tumour was found to be unresectable at the time of surgery irreversible electroporation(IRE) would be considered to which he went into detail about. He also discussed all the associated risks of surgery, again patiently taking time to be sure I fully understood. He then asked me if I would like to go ahead with the operation and I immediately answered yes feeling very confident to be under his care. On the 10th June 2022 I underwent a nine hour operation and the surgery could not have gone any better. Mr de’Liguori had managed to remove everything and the next morning I was out of bed sat up in a chair ! I had several consultations with Mr de’Liguori after the operation and his support was excellent. I would not hesitate in recommending him, he is a caring and brilliant surgeon.