CompletedNot Applicable

Methods of Pancreatic Stump Closure for Distal Pancreatectomy

China487 participantsStarted 2019-01-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to conduct a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent distal pancreatectomy in our hospital, aiming to evaluate the safety and feasibility of two methods for closure of the pancreatic remnant: simple closure with a closure device and closure combined with electrocoagulation.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who underwent distal pancreatectomy performed by Director Jin Gang's team at Changhai Hospital affiliated with Naval Medical University between January 2019 and January 2023. * Patients who underwent closure of the pancreatic remnant using either simple closure or closure combined with electrocoagulation during surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing surgeries by other primary clinical teams during the same period. * Patients undergoing closure of the pancreatic remnant using methods other than those mentioned. * Patients who violate the requirements of the study protocol. * Patients with incomplete data collection in the hospital's diagnostic and treatment system.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Postoperative pancreatic fistula

Timeframe: perioperatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06424431

SponsorChanghai Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-01-31

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