Whipple surgery aftermath: scientists track hidden changes in the remaining pancreas
NCT ID NCT07159672
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This completed study followed 44 adults who had Whipple surgery for cancers near the pancreas. Researchers measured changes in the remaining pancreas, including its size, metabolism, and nutrition levels, before surgery and at 3 and 6 months after. The goal was to learn how the body adapts after this major operation, which could help improve recovery care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors better understand how the pancreas changes after surgery, leading to improved nutritional care for patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with only 44 participants, so findings may not apply to all patients. It does not test a new treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ribeirão Preto Medical School University of São Paulo
Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, 14.048-900, Brazil
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