Simple stent may slash bile leaks after liver surgery

NCT ID NCT01469442

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Apr 15, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether placing a temporary drain (stent) in the bile duct during liver surgery could prevent bile leaks afterward. 304 adults having at least two liver segments removed were randomly assigned to get the stent or not. The goal was to see if the stent could reduce bile leaks from about 15% down to 5%.

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Locations

CHU

Amiens, 80054, France
CHU la conception

Marseille, 13385, France
Hotel Dieu

Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France
Hotel Dieu

Nantes, 44093, France
Hôpital Claude Huriez

Lille, 59037, France
Hôpital Paul Brousse

Villejuif, 94804, France
Hôpital Saint Antoine

Paris, 75012, France
Hôpital St Eloi

Montpellier, 34295, France
Hôpital beaujon

Clichy, France, 92118, France
Institut Paoli Calmettes

Marseille, 13273, France
Toulouse Purpan

Toulouse, France, 31000, France
hôpital Haute Pierre

Strasbourg, 67098, France

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HEPATECTOMY