Belly flap may stop deadly bleeding after pancreatic surgery
NCT ID NCT05992857
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests a surgical technique to reduce severe bleeding after pancreatic head removal. In 150 high-risk patients, surgeons will either cover the exposed arteries with a flap of omental (belly) tissue or leave them uncovered. The goal is to see if the omental flap lowers the rate of dangerous bleeds that require transfusions or additional procedures.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- omentoplasty (using a flap of omental tissue to cover arteries)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could reduce life-threatening bleeding after pancreatic surgery, improving recovery and survival.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (150 people) testing a surgical technique. It may not show a clear benefit, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beaujon Hospital
RECRUITINGClichy, 92118, France
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