Theodor Bilharz Research Institute

This study tested a new way to reconnect the pancreas to the intestine during Whipple surgery for certain cancers. The new method uses a stent and wraps the connection with omentum (fatty tissue) to try to prevent leaks. 48 patients were split into two groups to compare the new t…

This study compared two surgical methods—laparoscopic (keyhole) and open surgery—for treating a rare cancer near the pancreas called periampullary adenocarcinoma. Forty patients were enrolled to see which approach led to fewer complications like pancreatic fistula. The goal was t…

This completed Phase 4 trial tested a new surgical technique during Whipple surgery for resectable periampullary tumors. The method uses an omental patch and surgical glue to reinforce the pancreatic connection, aiming to reduce leaks, bleeding, and stomach emptying problems. Thi…

This study looked at 90 adults with severe prolapsed hemorrhoids to compare three surgical techniques: traditional surgery, a stapling device, and a vessel-sealing device. The main goal was to measure pain after surgery and track complications like bleeding or urine retention. Th…

This study tested two different spinal anesthetics in 70 men having hernia surgery to see which one lets them urinate sooner after the operation. One group got prilocaine with fentanyl, the other got bupivacaine with fentanyl. The goal is to find an anesthetic that wears off quic…