Is Intraperitoneal Drainage Necessary Following Distal Pancreatectomy?

This study is testing whether it is safe to skip placing an abdominal drain (a tube placed inside the abdomen at the end of surgery to collect fluid) after distal pancreatectomy — a surgery that removes the left side of the pancreas. The standard practice includes a drain, but researchers want to know if patients do just as well without one. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You are scheduled for a planned distal pancreatectomy (with or without spleen removal) - You understand and are willing to consent to participation **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are under 18 years old - You are pregnant - You have previously had pancreatic surgery, gastric surgery (bypass, sleeve, or resection), or a cystogastrostomy procedure - Unexpected major bleeding or serious complications arise during surgery that the surgeon feels require a drain for safety Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.