Tube Tug-of-War: keeping or removing drain during pancreatic surgery may cut complications
NCT ID NCT07532759
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial looks at whether keeping or removing a drainage tube (PTCD catheter) during pancreatic surgery leads to fewer complications. About 100 patients with jaundice from tumors will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The main goal is to see which approach reduces serious problems like bile leaks and other major complications within 90 days after surgery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
PTCD catheter (a drainage tube placed before surgery to relieve bile blockage)
What this could lead to
If this trial succeeds, it could guide surgeons on whether to keep or remove the PTCD tube during pancreatic surgery, potentially reducing serious complications like bile leaks.
What could go wrong
This is an early exploratory trial with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The study compares two surgical approaches, not a new drug, so the impact is limited to surgical practice.
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