A Phase II Trial of Lanreotide for the Prevention of Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula

This is a single arm investigator-initiated study designed to test the feasibility and potential efficacy of preoperative lanreotide to reduce the risk of postoperative abscess or pancreatic leak and fistula. All consenting patients undergoing planned elective pancreaticoduodenectomy or distal pancreatectomy for malignancy or suspected malignancy will be treated with a single deep subcutaneous dose of lanreotide prior to planned resection on the day of surgery. Following this intervention, care will be based on standard treatment protocols. Sixty-day mortality and morbidity will be collected for all patients.