CHRONIC PANCREATITIS

This study compared two surgical approaches for removing pancreatic and nearby tumors: traditional open surgery versus newer robotic-assisted surgery. Researchers followed 268 patients across multiple hospitals in China to see if the robotic method was at least as good as open su…

This study compared two techniques for breaking up large, painful stones in the pancreatic duct of people with chronic pancreatitis. Thirty participants were randomly assigned to receive either external shock wave therapy or an internal laser procedure during an endoscopy. Resear…

This study tested a new computer program (AI) designed to help doctors tell the difference between harmless lumps and dangerous tumors in the pancreas of patients with long-term pancreatitis. The AI analyzed medical scans and data from 113 patients to predict which lumps were lik…

This study tested a small, wearable device that delivers mild electrical stimulation through skin patches to reduce abdominal pain in people with chronic pancreatitis. Forty-two participants used the device at home for several weeks to see if it helped manage their pain without m…

This small, completed pilot study tested a non-invasive, home-use device called Transcutaneous Electrical Acustimulation (TEA) for treating abdominal pain in people with chronic pancreatitis. The main goal was to check if the study was practical to run and if patients could use t…

This study created a registry to follow 400 adults with chronic pancreatitis and a related digestive problem called EPI. The goal was to collect real-world information about their treatment experiences, quality of life, and healthcare use over time. Participants reported their sy…

This study aimed to gather more information about how well a specific biopsy needle works during a common diagnostic procedure. Doctors used the EchoTip AcuCore needle to collect tissue samples from 183 adults with various cancers or pancreatic conditions. The main goal was to se…