Using a green dye to check blood flow during pancreas surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests a green dye called indocyanine green (ICG) that is injected during pancreas surgery to see how well blood flows to the remaining tissue. The goal is to learn if this dye can help predict complications, such as leaks from the pancreas, after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled to have open surgery to remove part or all of your pancreas (Whipple procedure or distal pancreatectomy).
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You understand what the trial involves and agree to take part (or have someone legally authorized to agree for you).
- If you could become pregnant, you must have a negative pregnancy test and use birth control until 14 days after the procedure.
- You will have a surgical drain placed after the surgery.
- You do not need any repair of your main arteries (only minor vein repairs are allowed).
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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