RecruitingNCT05128890

Evaluation of Resection Techniques for Pancreatic Tumors

Sponsor

Methodist Health System

Enrollment

431 participants

Start Date

Apr 16, 2016

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Surgery Liver Tumor Pancreas Tumor

Summary

The objective of this study is to compare open and minimally invasive pancreatic and liver resection techniques and analyze the different outcome variables from the clinical standpoint. The plan is to investigate patient survival, length of stay, complication rates, operative time, transfusion rate, 30 and 90-day readmission rate, and hospital charges.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study looks back at medical records to compare different surgical techniques used to remove tumors from the pancreas or liver at Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Texas. Researchers want to understand which surgical approaches led to better outcomes for patients over a 14-year period. **You may be eligible if...** - You had surgery to remove part of your pancreas or liver at Methodist Dallas Medical Center between January 2006 and December 2020 - You are 18 years old or older at the time of your surgery **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You did not have pancreatic or liver resection surgery at that hospital - You were under 18 years of age at the time of surgery This is a records review study — no new procedures or visits are required. Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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