Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Relieving the Bile Ducts Prior to Pancreatoduodenectomy

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Relieving the Bile Ducts Prior to Pancreatoduodenectomy

Official Title: Relieving the Bile Ducts Prior to Pancreatoduodenectomy

Study ID: NCT05434520

Conditions

Pancreas Cancer

Surgery-Complications

Biliary Fistula

Interventions

Preoperative biliary drainage (ERC og PTC-aided)

Study Description

Brief Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the risk and complications after preoperative drainage of biliary obstruction in patients who underwent pancreatoduodenectomy. A retrospective cohort study of all patients who underwent pancreatoduodenectomy from January 1st, 2015 to September 30th, 2021. Patients who had preoperative bile duct drainage were compared to patients without intervention. Type of interventions, complications and outcome after surgery were compared using univariate and multivariate analysis.

Detailed Description: Obstructive jaundice is a common problem in pancreatic and periampullary tumors, but preoperative biliary drainage in patients with hyperbilirubinemia is still controversial. The aim of this retrospective cohort study was to assess the risk and complications after preoperative drainage of biliary obstruction in patients who underwent pancreatoduodenectomy. A retrospective cohort study of all patients who underwent pancreatoduodenectomy from January 1st, 2015 to September 30th, 2021.