Can spleen surgery save kidneys in liver patients?
NCT ID NCT07585786
First seen May 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study looks at 30 people with liver cirrhosis who need surgery to remove the spleen and disconnect certain blood vessels to treat bleeding. Researchers want to see if this surgery helps or harms kidney function over two years. Participants will have regular blood and urine tests to track kidney health.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Laparoscopic splenectomy and azygoportal disconnection (surgery)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could show that this surgery helps protect or improve kidney function in people with liver cirrhosis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early observational study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery carries risks like bleeding or infection.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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