PANCREATECTOMY

This study tests whether wrapping the arteries near the pancreas with a piece of the patient's own fatty tissue (omentoplasty) during surgery can reduce the risk of severe bleeding afterward. The trial includes 150 adults at high risk for a pancreatic leak who are undergoing a sp…

This study looks at whether a urine dipstick test can quickly detect pancreatitis after pancreas removal surgery. About 50 adults having elective pancreatectomy will provide urine samples before, during, and after surgery. The goal is to see if this simple test works as well as s…

This study compares two minimally invasive surgeries—laparoscopic and robot-assisted—for removing benign or pre-cancerous growths from the left side of the pancreas. About 256 adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The goal is to see which approach leads t…

This study is testing an app called PancreasPlus for people with pancreatic cancer. The app helps patients track symptoms, get information, and communicate with their healthcare team from home. Researchers want to see if using the app improves patient engagement and quality of li…

This study looks at whether it's safe to leave the spleen in place during surgery for left-sided pancreatic cancer. Currently, the spleen is removed as a precaution, but this can cause extra risks. The study will check how often cancer spreads to the spleen area in 94 patients. I…

This study looks at whether it is safe to skip placing a drain in the belly after surgery to remove the tail of the pancreas. The goal is to see if avoiding drains leads to fewer serious problems like infections or leaks. About 234 adults having this surgery will be randomly assi…

This study watches 150 adults who had part of their pancreas removed to see if high blood enzyme levels (hyperamylasemia) can predict serious problems like pancreatitis. Researchers want to improve how doctors define and catch these complications early. Participants just give blo…