Can removing drains sooner after pancreatic surgery cut infections?
NCT ID NCT01368094
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether removing surgical drains early (4 days after surgery) instead of the usual 10-15 days reduces infections after pancreaticoduodenectomy, a major operation for pancreatic tumors. 141 patients were included, and those without a pancreatic leak were randomly assigned to early or standard drain removal. The goal was to see if early removal lowers the rate of surgical site infections within 30 days.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If early drain removal reduces infections, it could become the new standard practice for pancreatic surgery recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study with 141 participants, so results are final. However, the approach may not work for all patients, especially those with complications like pancreatic fistula.
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Locations
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CHU Amiens
Amiens, Picardie, 80000, France
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Centre Hospitalier Charles Nicolle
Rouen, 76 031, France
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Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire Claude Huriez
Lille, 59037, France
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Centre Hospitalier Saint-Martin
Caen, 14050, France
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Centre Hospitalier de Beauvais
Beauvais, 60000, France