Comparing two stitching methods for pancreas reattachment after Whipple surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two different ways to reconnect the pancreas during a Whipple procedure. It is for people with a soft pancreas and a narrow pancreatic duct. The goal is to see which stitching method leads to fewer complications.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a Whipple surgery (pancreaticoduodenectomy).
- You have a soft pancreas, as determined by your doctor.
- The main duct in your pancreas is 5mm or smaller on a CT scan.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- Your major organs (heart, liver, kidneys, lungs, bone marrow) are working well enough.
- You have good decision-making ability and have signed a consent form.
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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