Trial Information
A Randomised Controlled Trial of Pancreaticogastrostomy Versus Pancreaticojejunostomy in Reconstruction After Pancreaticoduodenectomy for Cancer
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Pancreaticoduodenectomy for adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head
2. resectable tumour
Exclusion Criteria:
1. chronic pancreatitis/benign tumours-
2. tumours extending into the body of the pancreas
3. tumours with metastasis beyond regional lymph nodes
4. requirement for sub total pancreatectomy
5. prolonged hypotension - < 80 mm of hg for more than 30 min
Type of Study:
Interventional
Study Design:
Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Subject), Primary Purpose: Treatment
Outcome Measure:
pancreatic fistula rate
Outcome Time Frame:
30 days
Safety Issue:
Yes
Principal Investigator
Hariharan Ramesh, MS MCh
Investigator Role:
Principal Investigator
Investigator Affiliation:
Lakeshore Hospital
Authority:
India: ethics committee of Lakeshore Hospital
Study ID:
001
NCT ID:
NCT00855985
Start Date:
July 2004
Completion Date:
October 2011
Related Keywords:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic Fistula
- Pancreatic anastomosis
- Whipple operation
- Fistula
- Pancreatic Fistula
- Pancreatic Neoplasms