Comparing two surgical methods for removing tumors near the pancreas
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of surgery to remove tumors that start near the pancreas but not in it. The goal is to see if a newer, less invasive method works as well as the standard approach, which may mean fewer cuts and a faster recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- You have a confirmed or highly suspected tumor near the pancreas (not in the pancreas itself)
- Doctors have decided you need a pancreaticoduodenectomy (a surgery to remove the tumor and part of the surrounding organs)
- The tumor has not spread to other parts of the body
- You have not had chemotherapy or radiation before this surgery
- Your body mass index (BMI) is under 35
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
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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