Less invasive surgery for pancreatic cancer: does it reduce complications?

NCT ID NCT04763642

First seen Jan 22, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study compared two surgical approaches for removing tumors in the pancreas and bile ducts: a less invasive (miniinvasive) method and traditional open surgery. Researchers looked at 320 adults aged 21-75 with resectable or borderline resectable cancers. The goal was to see which approach led to fewer complications like infections, bleeding, or pancreatic leaks, and whether it shortened hospital stays.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ochapovsky Regional Clinical Hospital № 1

    Krasnodar, Krasnodarskiy Kray, 350068, Russia

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