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Preoperative Endoscopic Pancreatic Stent for Distal Pancreatectomy
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Summary
Distal pancreatectomy (DP) with or without splenectomy is commonly indicated for pancreatic body or tail lesions. Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) remains the commonest complication after DP. A pre-operatively placed pancreatic stent across papilla can decrease the pressure gradient between pancreatic duct and duodenum. Therefore, the pancreatic juice flow is redirected from the pancreatic transection plane and leakage from pancreatic stump is much reduced. This study aims to evaluate whether pre-operatively placed pancreatic stent can prevent POPF by a randomized controlled trial.
Official title: Preoperative Endoscopic Pancreatic Stent to Prevent Pancreatic Fistula After Distal Pancreatectomy: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
56
Start Date
2022-03-21
Completion Date
2026-05-20
Last Updated
2022-03-28
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Pancreatic Stenting
Pancreatic stent of appropriate size and length is inserted to the pancreatic duct before distal pancreatectomy
No Stent
No preoperative stenting with distal pancreatectomy alone
Locations (1)
Prince of Wales Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong