Robotic versus Open Pancreatoduodenectomy for Pancreatic and Periampullary Tumors (PORTAL): a study protocol for a multicenter phase III non-inferiority randomized controlled trial
DiscussionThe PORTAL trial is designed to assess the feasibility and safety of RPD compared to OPD, in terms of functional recovery as described previously. Additionally, this trial will explore whether RPD allows increased access to postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy, in a sub-cohort of patients with PDAC.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.govNCT04400357. Registered on May 22, 2020 (Source: Trials)
Source: Trials - December 27, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials

Minimally Invasive Surgery in Crohn's Disease: Laparoscopic vs Robotic
Conditions:   Crohn Disease;   Surgery Intervention:   Sponsor:   Mayo Clinic Active, not recruiting (Source: ClinicalTrials.gov)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov - December 17, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials