Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula (POPF): The primary condition studied is the occurrence of clinically relevant pancreatic fistula following pancreaticoduodenectomy (also known as the Whipple procedure). Secondary Surgery-Related Complications: The study also assesses complications directly attributable to POPF, including: Delayed gastric emptying (DGE) Postpancreatectomy hemorrhage (PPH) Intra-abdominal collections and abscess formation Re-exploration after surgery 90-day postoper
Conditions
Interventions
The observation group consisted of 591 consecutive patients who underwent pancreatoduodenectomy for periampullary and pancreatic head pathologies between January 2009 and December 2024. Patients with
Health Services Research
pancreatoduodenectomy group
Sponsors
Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy for periampullary or pancreatic head pathology
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion of palliative surgeries
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| POPF Within 30 days postoperatively Diagnosis of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) according to the 2016 ISGPS clinical criteria | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| postoperative hospital stay From date of surgery to hospital discharge Length of postoperative hospital stay in days, as recorded in patient records | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactSukanta Ray
Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
Outcome results
None listed