Which surgery is better for pancreatic tumors? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT05128890
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at two types of surgery for pancreatic and liver tumors: open surgery and minimally invasive surgery. Researchers want to see which one leads to better survival, shorter hospital stays, fewer complications, and lower costs. The study will review records of 431 patients who had surgery between 2006 and 2020.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 431 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2016
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
pancreatic or liver resection surgeries from January 2006 until December 2020 at Methodist Dallas Medical Center (MDMC)
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients that have undergone pancreatic or liver resection surgeries from January 2006 until December 2020 at Methodist Dallas Medical Center (MDMC) * Patients 18 years old or older Exclusion Criteria: * Patients that have not undergone pancreatic resection surgeries * Patients under 18 years of age
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Conditions
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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Methodist Dallas Medical Center
RECRUITINGDallas, Texas, 75203, United States
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