Peri-operative Expression Analysis of Pancreatic Stone Protein in a Surgical Study Population

Peri-operative Expression Analysis of Pancreatic Stone Protein and Pancreatitis-associated Protein in a Surgical Study Population

The purpose of this study is to analyze the peri-operative expression of pancreatic stone protein and pancreatitis-associated protein in surgical patients following major abdominal surgery by blood samples.

Inclusion criteria: - >= 18 years

• abdominal major surgery
• need for post-operative ICU care

Exclusion criteria: - <18 years

- patients who do not agree the written informed consent