Comparing two liver surgery approaches for better recovery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares two types of liver surgery: one that removes a part of the liver through a small cut (laparoscopic, or keyhole) and one that uses a remote approach (likely robotic or distant technique). The goal is to see which is safer and more effective for patients who need liver surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- Your weight is within a healthy range for your height (body mass index, BMI, between 18 and 30).
- You need surgery on your liver.
- You are healthy enough to have keyhole (laparoscopic) liver surgery, and your doctor says the surgery would not be too difficult.
- Your liver is working well (specifically, your liver function is grade A and you have low retention of a dye called indocyanine green).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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