My Mom has CT result showing a 1cm size tumor and will be needing Whipple procedure. She is 69 years old, in generally good health. We live in So. California area, so, the 2 biggest hospitals in the area are USC and UCLA. Everyone I have talked and everything I search on the net said that this Whipple procedure is very complicated and a good, experienced doctor is important. Can anyone advise me on which hospital/doctor is a better choice (between USC and UCLA)? Thank you so much.