Could a simple stent stop bile leaks after liver surgery?
NCT ID NCT01469442
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether placing a temporary stent in the bile duct during liver surgery can prevent bile leaks afterward. 304 adults having large liver resections took part. The goal was to see if the stent reduces bile leaks from 15% to 5%.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- external biliary duct stent
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could reduce bile leaks after liver surgery, leading to fewer complications and shorter hospital stays.
- What could go wrong
- This trial is completed but results are not yet widely confirmed. The stent may not work for everyone and could cause its own complications.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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CHU
Amiens, 80054, France
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CHU la conception
Marseille, 13385, France
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Hotel Dieu
Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France
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Hotel Dieu
Nantes, 44093, France
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Hôpital Claude Huriez
Lille, 59037, France
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Hôpital Paul Brousse
Villejuif, 94804, France
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Hôpital Saint Antoine
Paris, 75012, France
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Hôpital St Eloi
Montpellier, 34295, France
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Hôpital beaujon
Clichy, France, 92118, France
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Institut Paoli Calmettes
Marseille, 13273, France
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Toulouse Purpan
Toulouse, France, 31000, France
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hôpital Haute Pierre
Strasbourg, 67098, France
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