68
Participants
Start Date
December 31, 2009
Primary Completion Date
March 31, 2014
Study Completion Date
March 31, 2015
SEAMGUARD with bioabsorbable staple
In the SEAMGUARD group, pancreatic resection and transection of the pancreatic body will be executed using an endoscopic linear stapling device.
TissueLink with radiofrequency ablation
After pancreatic transection with the method of choice of the operating surgeon, the pancreatic remnant will be treated with Tissuelink alone for an ablation depth (thickness) of approximately 7 mm.
Mayo Clinic, Rochester
Massachusettes General Hospital, Boston
Lead Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
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