New felt patch may cut dangerous pancreatic leaks after surgery
Disease control
Completed
This study tested whether a special absorbable felt (PGA felt) placed around the new connection made during pancreatic surgery can reduce dangerous leaks. Over 500 patients in Japan and Korea took part. The goal was to see if this simple reinforcement lowers the chance of a serio…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Toyama • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC