Drain vs no drain after liver donation surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares recovery in living liver donors who either get a surgical drain placed or do not. The goal is to see if skipping the drain leads to better outcomes.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are planning to donate part of your liver.
- Your surgery uses an inverted L or J shaped incision.
- Your surgery is done through open, laparoscopic, or robotic technique.
- You agree to be in the study.
- If you are in the no-drain group, your surgeon doesn't find an urgent need for a drain during the operation.
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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