Drain tubes to prevent pancreas leak after Whipple surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial is testing whether draining the main pancreatic and bile ducts during a Whipple procedure can lower the risk of a pancreatic leak. The study focuses on people with a higher chance of this complication.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between the ages of 18 and 80.
- You are scheduled for a Whipple procedure to remove a tumor in the head of the pancreas, bile duct, or nearby area.
- You have an intermediate or high risk of a pancreatic leak (fistula) after surgery.
- Your cancer has not spread to other organs or major blood vessels.
- You are healthy enough for surgery (good blood counts, liver and kidney function, and able to care for yourself).
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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