Which drainage method after pancreatic surgery is safer and better for patients?
NCT ID NCT07743762
First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
After left-sided pancreatic surgery, some patients develop painful or infected fluid collections that need drainage. This trial compares two standard approaches: placing a tube through the skin (percutaneous) versus using an endoscope to insert a stent (EUS-guided). The study will enroll 96 adults and measure safety and quality of life over three months to see if one method offers advantages.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Two drainage procedures: EUS-guided placement of a plastic double pigtail stent versus percutaneous catheter drainage.
- What this could lead to
- If EUS-guided drainage proves safer or improves quality of life, it could become the preferred method for managing this common post-surgery complication.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is relatively small and early, and results may not apply to all patients. Both procedures carry risks like bleeding, infection, or stent/catheter problems.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
Amsterdam, 1081 HV, Netherlands