PANCREATECTOMY

This study tests whether wrapping the arteries near the pancreas with a piece of the patient's own fatty tissue (omentoplasty) during surgery can lower the risk of severe bleeding afterward. The trial includes 150 adults at high risk for a pancreatic leak who are undergoing a Whi…

This study looks at whether it is safe to skip placing a drain in the belly after surgery to remove part of the pancreas. About 234 adults having this surgery will be randomly assigned to get a drain or not. The goal is to see if avoiding a drain leads to similar or fewer problem…

This international study compares two minimally invasive surgical techniques for removing benign or pre-cancerous tumors from the left side of the pancreas. 256 patients will be randomly assigned to either laparoscopic (surgeon uses hand-held tools) or robot-assisted surgery. Res…

This study looks at whether a urine dipstick test can quickly detect pancreatitis after pancreas removal surgery. About 50 adults having elective pancreatectomy will provide urine samples before, during, and after surgery. The goal is to see if this simple test works as well as s…

This study is testing an app called PancreasPlus to help people with pancreatic cancer manage their symptoms, track their health, and communicate with their care team from home. About 185 patients will use the app for 3 months to see if it improves their quality of life, reduces …

This study looks at 150 adults having pancreas surgery to understand why some develop high blood levels of amylase, a sign of pancreas irritation. The goal is to better predict and manage complications after surgery. Researchers will track lab results and outcomes to improve defi…

This study looks at whether removing the spleen during surgery for left-sided pancreatic cancer is always necessary. Currently, the spleen is removed to catch any cancer that may have spread to nearby lymph nodes, but this can cause extra risks. By observing 94 patients, research…