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The Analysis of Delayed Gastric Emptying After Pancreatic Surgery
Led by National Taiwan University Hospital · Updated on 2026-02-03
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What this Trial Is About
Delayed gastric emptying (DGE) is a frequent complication following pancreatic surgery that can impact patients' quality of life and delay further treatments like chemotherapy. This research aims to collect and analyze retrospective data, including blood tests and imaging exams, from patients who underwent pancreatic surgery to understand risk factors and outcomes related to DGE. The study focuses on factors such as surgical methods, feeding tube placement, lesion margin clearance, and remnant pancreatic volume, with the goal of improving treatment recommendations for affected patients. The study involves reviewing approximately 500 medical records of patients 20 years or older who underwent pancreatic surgery between 2005 and 2021. Data collected include preoperative and postoperative blood tests, tumor markers, and various imaging studies like CT, MRI, ultrasound, PET scan, and endoscopy. Researchers will compare surgical approaches and feeding tube use to evaluate their impact on DGE occurrence and patients' postoperative quality of life. Participants are not directly involved in treatments as this is an observational study using existing medical records and routine clinical data. Researchers will analyze factors affecting the length of nasogastric tube intubation after surgery, which serves as the primary outcome measure. The study ensures privacy by using coded data, with confidential information securely stored and accessible only to authorized personnel. Findings aim to inform better management and prognosis of DGE after pancreatic surgery.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Delayed Gastric Emptying After Pancreatic Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Males or females aged 20 years or older
- Patients scheduled to undergo pancreatic surgery
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients under 20 years of age
- Presence of other active malignancies prior to diagnosis
- Minors, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and patients with psychiatric disorders
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to hospital discharge
Participants undergo pancreatic surgery and receive immediate post-operative care.
Hospital stay with daily assessments
Duration - 3 months after surgery
Participants are followed to monitor recovery and length of nasogastric tube intubation after surgery.
Regular follow-up visits during the 3 months post-surgery
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwn, Taiwan, 10002
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Research Team
Y
Yu Wen Tien, Ph.D.
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
1
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