Does everyone need a drain after distal pancreas surgery?
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares whether patients need an internal abdominal drain after removing part of the pancreas (a distal pancreatectomy). It aims to see if skipping the drain is as safe and may reduce drain-related problems.
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Who can take part
- You are having a planned distal pancreatectomy (pancreas part removal), possibly with spleen removal
- You are age 18 or older
- You can understand the study and agree to sign written informed consent
- You are not pregnant
- You have not had prior pancreatic surgery
- Your past stomach surgeries do not include gastric resection, bypass, or sleeve gastrectomy
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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