Pancreatic lesons of the body and tail
Conditions
Interventions
Conventional closure of the pancreatic remnant
After complete mobilisation of the pancreatic body or tail (up to the region of
the superior mesenteric vein, or at least 2-3 cm central of the planned
Sponsors
Erasmus MC, Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients undergoing a distal pancreatectomy
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Current immunosuppressive or chemotherapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome is the development of pancreatic fistula. A pancreatic fistula develops when the closure of the pancreatic remnant fails to heal, causing a leak of pancreas- derived, enzyme-rich fluid from the pancreatic ductal system. A pancreatic fistula is defined as drainage of greater than 50 mL amylase-rich fluid (> 3-fold elevation above upper limit of normal in serum) per day through the drains on or after postoperative day 10. Pancreatic fistulas will be graded according to international fistula definition as published by Strasberg based on the clinical impact on the patient*s hospital course. Grade 1 Deviation from normal postoperative course without pharmacologic, endoscopic, surgical or radiologic intervention (certain drugs allowed) Grade 2 Pharmacologic treatment needed. Includes blood transfusions and total parenteral nutrition Grade 3 (a/b) Surgical, endoscopic or interventional radiologic treatment needed a: Not under general anaesthesia b: Under general anaesthesia Grade 4 (a/b) Life threatening complications and organ dysfunction a: Single organ b: Multi-organ Grade 5 Death due to pancreatic fistula | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary endpoints are mortality, morbidity and costs. The mortality rate is defined as the total in-hospital death rate. Postoperative complications, especially delayed gastric emptying, which is defined as a nasogastric tube for more than 10 days after surgery, inability to proceed to a regular diet within 10 days or vomiting for more than 3 consecutive days after the fifth post-operative day. Length of hospital stay Medical costs | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed