Bile drain before pancreatic surgery: help or hindrance?
NCT ID NCT07444840
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether draining a blocked bile duct before surgery for pancreatic cancer changes the tumor's behavior or patient survival. Researchers will review medical records of 90 patients who had their pancreatic tumor removed over 8 years. They will compare those who had the drainage procedure with those who did not, focusing on tumor spread and lymph node involvement.
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