pancreas, pancreaticoduodenectomy, postoperative recovery, complications
Conditions
Interventions
Control group (group A): Conventional prophylactic drainage applied adhering to routine protocols, drain removal on POD 4
Study group (group B): No prophylactic drainage after surgery.
Sponsors
University Medical Centre Maastricht
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosis of pancreas head tumour; 2. Elective Pancreaticoduodenectomy; 3. Age > 18 years; 4. ASA I / II / III; 5. Written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Emergency surgery; 2. ASA IV / V; 3. Impossibility to obtain informed consent; 4. Pregnancy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Need for radiological or surgical drainage; 2. Overall complications. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Postoperative lenght of hospital stay; 2. Functional recovery; 3. Mortality; 4. Readmission. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactR.M. Dam, van
Department of Surgery Maastricht University Medical Centre P.O. Box 5800
Outcome results
None listed