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First received: August 22, 2023

Clinical Trial: Most Total Pancreatectomies for Ductal Adenocarcinoma Can Be Replaced by Whipple Over the Splenic Artery: A Before and After Study

Study Status: Completed

Recruit Status: RECRUITING

Condition: Ductal Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas

Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL


Official Title: Most Total Pancreatectomies for Ductal Adenocarcinoma Can Be Replaced by Whipple Over the Splenic Artery: A Before and After Study

Brief Summary: Recently, more and more total pancreatectomy (TP) has been performed for pancreatic ductal cell adenocarcinoma (PDCA) which abuts or involves both gastroduodenal and splenic arteries.Warshaw's procedure (spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy with excision of splenic vessels) has been safely performed for years.Likewise, both pancreatic tail and spleen can be preserved after excision of splenic vessels for leftward extension of pancreatic parenchyma transaction line during Whipple (WOTSA).In that case, TP…

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