Could a radiofrequency knife beat the stapler for safer pancreas surgery?
NCT ID NCT04402346
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether using a radiofrequency device to cut the pancreas during distal pancreatectomy reduces the chance of a pancreatic fistula (a leak of digestive fluids) compared to the standard stapler method. About 112 adults having this surgery for benign or malignant tumors will be randomly assigned to one of the two techniques. The main goal is to see which method leads to fewer fistulas, with follow-up on complications and recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- radiofrequency-assisted pancreas transection or stapler-assisted pancreas transection
- What this could lead to
- If radiofrequency transection proves better, it could reduce the risk of pancreatic fistula, a serious complication after pancreas surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single trial with 112 participants, and results may not apply to all patients or surgical settings. The procedure also carries its own risks.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Parc de Salut Mar de Barcelona- Hospital del Mar
Barcelona, Catalonia, 08019, Spain
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