Evaluation of Laparoscopic Non Anatomical Liver Resection in Hepatic Pathology (NCT06166511) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of Laparoscopic Non Anatomical Liver Resection in Hepatic Pathology
Egypt30 participantsStarted 2024-01-10
Plain-language summary
Laparoscopy is a type of surgical procedure that allows a surgeon to access the inside of the abdomen and pelvis without making large incisions in the skin.The use of laparoscopy in abdomenal surgeries increases for its great benefits over open surgery as:
1)faster recovery, 2)decrease blood loss, 3)shorter hospital stays, 4)decreased postoperative pain, 5)earlier return to work and resumption of normal daily activity as well as, 6)cosmetic benefits.
few studies discuss the efficacy and safety of using Laparoscopy in liver non anatomical resection.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* any male or female above 18 that has one of the following pathologies and underwent non anatomical hepatic resection:
* hepatic benign tumours as adenoma
* resectable secondary malignancies (2)
* any type of hepatic cysts e.g., hydatid cyst
* HCC on top of liver cirrhosis.
Exclusion Criteria:
* 1\) any immunocompromised patient 2) Patient with contraindicdtions to use laparoscopy. 3) patient who are difficult to follow up.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.