Less invasive parotid tumor surgery may reduce nerve damage risk
NCT ID NCT07185542
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed trial compared two surgical techniques for removing benign parotid gland tumors: the standard superficial parotidectomy and a newer, less invasive intracapsular parotidectomy. The study involved 120 adults aged 20-65 with confirmed benign tumors. The goal was to see if the less invasive approach could reduce complications like facial nerve damage while still preventing tumor recurrence.
What this could mean
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Active substance
surgical procedure
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a less invasive surgery for benign parotid tumors reduces complications like facial nerve damage while still effectively removing the tumor.
What could go wrong
This is a single completed trial with 120 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The less invasive approach may have a higher risk of tumor recurrence.
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Locations
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Al-Azhar university
Madīnat an Naşr, Cairo Governorate, 4450113, Egypt