Drainage Tube Management During Pancreas Surgery for Jaundice
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares whether leaving a drainage tube (PTCD catheter) in place versus removing it during surgery for pancreatic cancer or similar tumors affects your recovery. The goal is to see which approach leads to better short-term outcomes after surgery.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 to 85 years old
- Have a pancreatic head or periampullary tumor scheduled for surgical removal (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Currently have obstructive jaundice (yellowing caused by blocked bile ducts) and have already completed percutaneous transhepatic cholangial drainage (PTCD) — a procedure that places a drainage tube through your skin into the bile duct
- Good overall health status (ECOG performance status 0–1, meaning you can do most daily activities)
- Able to safely undergo surgery based on heart, lung, and other organ function
- Able to understand the study and sign informed consent, and commit to follow-up visits
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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