External Pancreatic Stent in Pancreaticojejunostomy
The Impact of External Pancreatic Drainage During Pancreaticojejunostomy Following Pancreaticoduodenectomy in Cases of Soft Pancreas
Minia University
100 participants
Jan 1, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Pancreatic fistula is one of the most serious complication after pancreatoduodenectomy. To reduce pancreatic fistula, many authors recommend pancreatic stent in pancreatojejunostomy. The purpose of this study is to determine which is the best method in preventing pancreatic fistula and to investigate its long term clinical outcomes.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure) for various indications (e.g., pancreatic cancer, ampullary cancer, etc.).
- Patients with a confirmed soft pancreas texture, as determined intraoperatively by the surgeon.
Exclusion Criteria3
- Patients with a hard or fibrotic pancreas, as determined intraoperatively by the surgeon.
- Patients with severe uncontrolled comorbidities (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, severe cardiovascular disease, renal failure).
- Pregnancy or lactation.
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Interventions
Inserting ureteric stent at the pancreaticojejunostomy site
Only Pancreaticojejunostomy without inserting external stent
Locations(1)
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NCT06743516