How bile duct drainage before surgery affects pancreatic cancer outcomes
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This trial looks at how draining bile from the liver before surgery might help people with pancreatic cancer. It aims to see if this procedure improves recovery and results after the operation (Whipple procedure).
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Who can take part
- You had a Whipple operation (pancreaticoduodenectomy) for pancreatic cancer.
- Your cancer type is pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, confirmed at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.
- You are over 18 years old.
- You did not have the operation for a non-cancer condition.
- You have not withdrawn your consent for research participation.
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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