Post-operative Drainage After Pancreaticoduodenectomy

Post-operative Drainage After Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Patients With Intermediate and Low Risk for Pancreatic Fistula

The study compares regular use of surgical drains and no use of surgical drains in patients subjected to pancreaticoduodenectomy with expected low to intermediate risk for post operative pancreatic fistula.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy of both sexes
• Patients with predicted risk score of 10 or less of pancreatic fistula
• Written informed consent
• Expected survival time > 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with predicted high risk of fistula with a risk score above 10
• Patients with intraabdominal abscess or infection
• ASA score > 3
• Pregnancy
• Expected lack of compliance