New felt patch may cut dangerous pancreatic leaks after surgery
NCT ID NCT03331718
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a special absorbable felt (PGA felt) placed around the new connection made during pancreatic surgery can reduce dangerous leaks. Over 500 patients in Japan and Korea took part. The goal was to see if this simple reinforcement lowers the chance of a serious pancreatic fluid leak after the operation.
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University of Toyama
Toyama, Toyama, 9300194, Japan