Study aims to cut hospital time after liver surgery by looking beyond medicine

NCT ID NCT01715402

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

Summary

This completed study looked at 3000 patients having liver surgery to see if considering both medical and social factors could reduce how long they stay in the hospital. Researchers tracked things like complications and readmissions. The goal is to find ways to improve recovery and lower healthcare costs.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ€” not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to shorter hospital stays and lower healthcare costs for liver surgery patients.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it won't directly test a new treatment. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patients.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Amiens North Hospital

    Amiens, France

  • Beaujon University Hospital

    Clichy, France

  • Bordeaux Hospital

    Bordeaux, France

  • Gustave Roussy institute

    Villejuif, France

  • Lille Regional Hospital

    Lille, France

  • Lyon Hospital

    Lyon, France

  • Marseille Hospital

    Marseille, France

  • Paoli calmette institute

    Marseille, France

  • Paul Brousse Hospital

    Villejuif, France

  • Saint Antoine Hospital

    Paris, France

  • Strasbourg hospital

    Strasbourg, France

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