Early drain removal after stomach cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This pilot study tests whether it is safe to remove the surgical drain early in patients with a specific amount of output after stomach cancer surgery. It may help reduce discomfort and hospital stay for patients whose drain output is moderate.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with stomach cancer (adenocarcinoma) before your surgery.
- Your surgeon was able to remove all visible cancer during the operation (R0 resection).
- Your general health status is good enough for surgery (ASA score 3 or lower).
- On the fourth day after surgery, you have between 300 ml and 500 ml of fluid draining from your abdomen in 24 hours.
- You do not have stage IV stomach cancer or signs of complications like fever, pancreatic leak, or unusual drain fluid.
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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