Antecolic versus retrocolic route of the gastroenteric anastomosis after pancreatoduodenectomy: ARCO-trial

• Conditions: cancer of the pancreas; Pancreatic and periampullary carcinoma; 10017990; 10019815; 10017998

• Registration Number: NL-OMON35553
• Lead Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 6 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 250

Inclusion Criteria

Planned explorative laparotomy for pancreatic or periampullary tumour, with resection if possible (pancreatoduodenectomy)
Age >18yrs
Able and prepared to give written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

Peroperative findings of unresectability

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Postoperative incidence of DGE according to the definition by the International<br /><br>Group of Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS).</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>-Gastric emptying measured by scintigraphy (AMC patients only)<br /><br>-Quality of life<br /><br>-Postoperative complications<br /><br>-Length of stay<br /><br>-Costs</p><br>