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Robot vs laparoscope: which pancreas surgery is safer?

NCT ID NCT07338409

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Jessa Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked back at 126 patients who had their pancreas tail removed using either laparoscopic or robotic surgery. The goal was to compare complications and recovery between the two methods. No new treatment was tested—just an analysis of existing data to see which approach might be better.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

126 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

All patients that underwent distal pancreatectomy surgery at Jessa Hospital from 01/01/2020 up until 31/12/2024 were included in the study.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Underwent distal pancreatectomy surgery at Jessa Hospital from 01/01/2020 up until 31/12/2024. Exclusion Criteria: * Underwent open procedure * Restpancreatectomy * Central pancreatectomy

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Distal pancreatectomy (DP)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Jessa Hospital

    Hasselt, 3500, Belgium

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