String-Attached stent aims to ease bile duct blockage before cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT05874934

First seen May 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study tested a special plastic stent with a retrieval string to drain bile from the liver in 40 people with bile duct cancer that could be removed by surgery. The goal was to see if the stent could safely reduce bile buildup before the operation. The approach focuses on improving drainage to lower the risk of complications before surgery.

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Locations

  • Amsterdam UMC

    Amsterdam, 1081HV, Netherlands

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