The Effectiveness of Adding Braun Anastomosis to Standard Child Reconstruction After Pancreatoduodenectomy

Launched by RADBOUD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER · Jan 24, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called REMBRANDT, is looking at whether adding an extra connection, known as a 'Braun anastomosis,' to the standard surgery for pancreatic cancer can help patients avoid a common issue called delayed gastric emptying. Delayed gastric emptying means that the stomach takes longer than usual to empty its contents, which can be uncomfortable and affect recovery. The trial is actively recruiting participants who are over 18 years old and will be undergoing open pancreatoduodenectomy, a surgery that removes part of the pancreas and is often necessary for pancreatic disease.

To participate, individuals need to be able to read and understand Dutch, as the study materials will be in that language. Some people may not be eligible if they have had certain previous surgeries, are pregnant, or have specific health conditions that might affect their digestive system. Participants in this trial can expect to receive standard care along with the additional surgical connection, and their progress will be monitored to see if this approach helps improve their recovery after surgery.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Undergoing open pancreatoduodenectomy
• • Provided informed consent
• • Age over 18 years
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Insufficient control of the Dutch language to read the patient information and to fill out the questionnaires in Dutch hospitals
• • Previous bariatric surgery (such as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, gastric sleeve)
• • Pregnancy
• • Bowel motility disorders
• • Minimally invasive pancreatoduodenectomy
• • Gastric outlet syndrome