Services Hospital, Lahore
Clinical trials sponsored by Services Hospital, Lahore, explained in plain language.
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New scalpel technique aims to make gallbladder surgery quicker and safer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two different ways to perform a common surgery to remove the gallbladder. It compared the standard method, which uses metal clips, to a newer 'clipless' method that uses a special scalpel to seal blood vessels. The goal was to see if the newer method shortens su…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Services Hospital, Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Surgery showdown: which anal fissure operation heals faster?
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two common surgical techniques for treating chronic anal fissures that haven't responded to creams and medications. Researchers randomly assigned 160 patients to receive either a 'closed' or 'open' version of the same core procedure. They tracked which method …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Services Hospital, Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Blue spray could make thyroid surgery safer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested if spraying a blue dye called methylene blue during thyroid surgery helps surgeons see and protect important nerves and glands. It involved 136 patients having surgery for a benign thyroid condition. The goal was to see if using the spray reduced the risk of ner…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Services Hospital, Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:10 UTC