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Is Intraperitoneal Drainage Necessary Following Distal Pancreatectomy?

Is Intraperitoneal Drainage Necessary Following Distal Pancreatectomy: A Randomized Control Trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05720338
Enrollment
234
Registered
2023-02-09
Start date
2023-04-13
Completion date
2027-07-31
Last updated
2026-09-15

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Cyst of Pancreas, Pancreas Neoplasm, Pancreatectomy

Keywords

Pancreatic neoplasm

Brief summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to analyze if intraperitoneal drainage is necessary following distal pancreatectomy. This study aims to determine whether the omission of routine intraperitoneal drainage in the setting of reinforced staple technology is non-inferior to routine intraperitoneal drainage with respect to a composite post-operative complications of Grade B or C Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF), readmission, or organ space surgical site infection following a distal pancreatectomy.

Detailed description

Pancreatic resections are commonly performed across the United States, yet still represent one of the most morbid abdominal operations in the country, with postoperative mortality as high as 7.7%. Distal pancreatectomy (DP) represents one of the most common approaches to pancreatic resection and is typically used for tumors of the pancreatic body or tail. This operation is known to have a high historic morbidity, with reports of overall morbidity between 12-52%. Common complications include intraabdominal abscess and surgical site infection. Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) represents the most common complication following partial pancreatic resection, with rates reported with rates as high as 30% in multiple large retrospective studies. Multiple strategies to prevent postoperative pancreatic leak following distal pancreatectomy have been studied. One of the outstanding questions that remains is regarding the need for routine intraperitoneal drainage following DP, particularly since the advent of reinforced staple technology. This study aims to determine if intraperitoneal drainage is necessary following DP. This study will compare groups using a composite endpoint of complications.

Interventions

DEVICE19 French Blake Drain

19 French Blake Intraperitoneal Drain will be placed near the pancreatic resection margin

Sponsors

Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Subjects must be undergoing a scheduled distal pancreatectomy (with or without concurrent splenectomy) * Age ≥18 years * Subjects must have the ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.

Exclusion criteria

* Patients \< 18 years old * Patients who are pregnant * Patients with a history of previous pancreatic surgery * Patients with a history of prior gastric resection, gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy * Patients with prior cystogastrostomy procedure * Patients who have failed prior endoscopic intervention or ultrasound due to esophageal or other gastrointestinal stricture * Patients with Type 3 or Type 4 Paraesophageal Hernia noted either on pre-operative imaging or intra-operatively * Patients undergoing concurrent resection of organs other than the pancreas or spleen or gallbladder * Patients who undergo oversewing of the pancreatic transection margin * Patients with unexpected intraoperative bleeding or adhesive disease which deem it unsafe to proceed without an intraabdominal drain * Patients who are unable to provide informed consent

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Composite endpoint comparisonWithin 90 days of surgeryComparison between groups using a composite endpoint of complications that includes presence of Grade B POPF

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Rates of endoscopic drainage vs percutaneous drainage of Grade B POPF90-day post operative time pointRates of drainage based off of the Grade B Postoperative pancreatic fistula
Quality of Life ScoreAt day 14 postoperativePost-operative Quality of Life score using the PROMIS-10 Global Health
Hospital Length of Stay90-day post operative time pointMeasurement of the difference in Hospital Length-of-Stay based on intraperitoneal drainage after DP
Cost analysis for overall healthcare costsAt day 90 postoperativeCost analysis for overall healthcare costs associated with both methods of postoperative care

Countries

United States

Contacts

CONTACTRobert Simon, MD
TaussigResearch@ccf.org1-866-223-8100
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORRobert Simon, MD

Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer institute, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Sep 16, 2026