Keyhole vs. open surgery: which is safer for pancreatic cancer?
NCT ID NCT07388082
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two surgical methods—laparoscopic (keyhole) and open surgery—for treating a rare cancer near the pancreas called periampullary adenocarcinoma. Forty patients were enrolled to see which approach led to fewer complications like pancreatic fistula. The goal was to help doctors decide if the less invasive keyhole method is a safe routine option.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2023
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * • Body mass index \<28.0 kg/m2. * Ampullary tumors, duodenal tumors restricted to the second part of the duodenum, or lower common bile duct tumors. * Carefully confirmed resectability of the tumors based on preoperative radiology conducted by experienced radiologists and surgeons. Exclusion Criteria: * • Patients with \>180 degrees superior mesenteric artery encasement * Any celiac abutment. * Unreconstructable superior mesenteric vein/portal occlusion" Aortic invasion or encasement. * A history of previous upper abdominal surgery. * Tumors extending to the uncinate. * Severe cardiorespiratory comorbidities.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Theodor Bilharz Research Institute
Giza, Egypt
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