Robotic vs open: which whipple surgery is safer for pancreatic cancer?
NCT ID NCT04763642
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared miniinvasive (robotic or laparoscopic) Whipple surgery to the traditional open approach in 320 patients with pancreatic, bile duct, or ampulla of Vater cancers. The goal was to see which method leads to fewer complications like pancreatic leaks, bleeding, or infections. Results could help guide surgical choices for these cancers.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Whipple surgery (robotic, laparoscopic, or open)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that less invasive surgery is as safe and effective as open surgery, with possibly shorter hospital stays and fewer complications.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study comparing surgical techniques, not a new drug or cure. Results may not apply to all patients or hospitals, and surgery always carries risks like infection or bleeding.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Ochapovsky Regional Clinical Hospital № 1
Krasnodar, Krasnodarskiy Kray, 350068, Russia