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Study to evaluate ideal time for cholecystectomy after moderate and severe acute pancreatitis

Phase 2
Recruiting
Conditions
Biliary acute pancreatitis, (2) ICD-10 Condition: O||Medical and Surgical,
Registration Number
CTRI/2023/07/055474
Lead Sponsor
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Brief Summary

In patients with moderately severe and severe acute biliary

pancreatitis, the ideal timing of cholecystectomy which is the

definitive treatment to prevent further biliary complications is not

defined. Delaying cholecystectomy is associated with pancreatic-

biliary complications. In this study, we wish to define the ideal

timing of cholecystectomy in patients with moderate to severe acute

biliary pancreatitis.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Open to Recruitment
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
118
Inclusion Criteria
  • Moderately severe or severe biliary AP diagnosed as per revised Atlanta classification 2.
  • Fit for surgery- A) anaesthetist the patient is fit for surgery B) Absence of large collection in right upper abdomen.
Exclusion Criteria

1.Age < 18 years or >70 years 2.Prior history of hepatobiliary surgery 3.American Society of Anesthesiology class III or more 4.Significant co-morbidity such as chronic kidney disease (CKD-V), Decompensated cirrhosis or congestive heart failure 6.Pregnancy 7.Refusal to give consen.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
A composite outcome of major pancreatic-biliary events from theTime of pancreatitis to time of surgery | 1 week post surgery | 3 week post surgery | 3 month post surgery
time of randomization to surgery or major cholecystectomyTime of pancreatitis to time of surgery | 1 week post surgery | 3 week post surgery | 3 month post surgery
related complications i. e.Time of pancreatitis to time of surgery | 1 week post surgery | 3 week post surgery | 3 month post surgery
A. By comparing the recurrence of acute pancreatitis, cholangitis,Time of pancreatitis to time of surgery | 1 week post surgery | 3 week post surgery | 3 month post surgery
cholecystitis orTime of pancreatitis to time of surgery | 1 week post surgery | 3 week post surgery | 3 month post surgery
conversion of laparoscopic to open procedure, hollow viscusTime of pancreatitis to time of surgery | 1 week post surgery | 3 week post surgery | 3 month post surgery
injury, biliary injury or vascular injuryTime of pancreatitis to time of surgery | 1 week post surgery | 3 week post surgery | 3 month post surgery
other pancreatic-biliary events requiring any invasive intervention.Time of pancreatitis to time of surgery | 1 week post surgery | 3 week post surgery | 3 month post surgery
B. By comparing the major surgical complications likeTime of pancreatitis to time of surgery | 1 week post surgery | 3 week post surgery | 3 month post surgery
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
- Minor Surgical Complications➢ Need for drainage procedure for peripancreatic fluid collection

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

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Delhi, DELHI, India

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
🇮🇳Delhi, DELHI, India
Dr Harshit Gupta
Principal investigator
7791858673
HARSHIT30ROCKS@GMAIL.COM

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