PANCREATIC FISTULA

This study looks at 100 people having a major pancreas surgery (Whipple procedure) for cancer. It compares the usual stitching method to one that also uses a special medical glue to seal the connection. The goal is to see if the glue lowers the chance of a pancreatic leak, a seri…

This study tests whether giving a short course of radiation before pancreatic surgery can prevent a serious complication called pancreatic fistula, where digestive fluid leaks from the pancreas. About 50 adults aged 45 and older who are at high risk due to being overweight and ha…

This study looks at whether a blood test measuring mHLA-DR can predict severe complications after pancreatic surgery for cancer. Researchers will follow 100 adults undergoing this surgery to see if low mHLA-DR levels (a sign of immune system weakness) are linked to serious issues…

This study looks at 100 people having Whipple surgery who have a soft pancreas, which raises the risk of a pancreatic fistula (a leak of digestive fluids). The goal is to see if using an external drain during the surgical connection helps prevent this leak better than standard ca…

This study looks at whether a special ultrasound (called elastography) done before surgery can predict how firm or soft the pancreas is during surgery. It also checks if this can help predict the risk of a pancreatic leak (fistula) after surgery. The study will include 100 adults…