Robot vs. laparoscope: which surgery is better for pancreatic lesions?

NCT ID NCT06939023

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study compares two minimally invasive surgical techniques—laparoscopic and robot-assisted—for removing the left side of the pancreas in people with non-cancerous growths. About 256 adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The goal is to see which approach leads to fewer complications and better recovery.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Amsterdam UMC

    RECRUITING

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

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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 trial could show which surgical method is safer and more cost-effective for removing the left side of the pancreas.

What could go wrong

This is a surgical technique comparison, not a new drug or cure. Results may not apply to all patients or settings.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

adenoma of pancreas benign neoplasm of pancreas Pancreatic Cyst pancreatic cystadenoma pancreatic neoplasm precancerous condition

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.