Keyhole vs open surgery: which is better for rare pancreatic cancer?
NCT ID NCT05788029
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two surgical techniques—laparoscopic (keyhole) and open surgery—for treating a rare cancer near the pancreas called nonpancreatic periampullary adenocarcinoma. Researchers will track how long patients stay in the hospital after surgery, as well as survival rates and complications. The goal is to see if the less invasive keyhole approach offers faster recovery without compromising outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a less invasive surgery leads to faster recovery without harming survival chances.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be biased. The cancer is rare, and findings may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Affiliated Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China
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