Preoperative Oral Immunonutrition for Patients With Pancreatic Cancer Undergoing Elective Surgery - Effect on Complications and Length of Hospital Stay

Randomized, Controlled Trial Investigating the Effect of Preoperative Oral Immunonutrition on Complications and Length of Hospital Stay After Elective Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of preoperative immunonutrition on complications and length of hospital stay in patients with pancreatic cancer undergoing elective surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Men and women referred to treatment at Surgical Gastroenterology Clinic C, Ward 2122 for pancreatic cancer
• Age > 18 years.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age < 18 years
• Pregnant and lactating women
• Persons who cannot understand and/or speak Danish
• Renal dysfunction
• Milk allergy
• Participants are excluded if elective surgery is not indicated after all