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Distal Pancreatectomy, Minimally Invasive or Open, for Malignancy (DIPLOMA)


2020-07-09


2021-04-29


2025-07-09


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Study Overview

Distal Pancreatectomy, Minimally Invasive or Open, for Malignancy (DIPLOMA)

Objective: To compare MIDP with ODP regarding radical resection rate for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) in the pancreatic body or tail. Study design: A pan-European, randomized controlled, multicenter, patient-blinded non-inferiority trial. This protocol was designed according to the SPIRIT guidelines1. Pathologists judging the primary endpoint will be blinded for the surgical approach (MIDP vs ODP). A blinded adjudication committee will assess all endpoints. Study population: Two groups of 129 patients (258 in total) with an indication for elective distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy because of proven or highly suspected PDAC. Intervention: Minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy (either laparoscopic or robot-assisted) Control: Open distal pancreatectomy

Rationale: Several systematic reviews have suggested superior short term outcomes after minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy (MIDP) as compared to open distal pancreatectomy (ODP) for benign and pre-malignant disease. In the literature and in a recent pan-European survey, about one third of pancreatic surgeons expressed concerns regarding the oncologic safety (i.e. radical resection, lymph node retrieval and survival) of MIDP in pancreatic cancer. Most surgeons stated that a randomized trial assessing oncologic safety in MIDP vs ODP for pancreatic cancer is needed. Objective: To compare MIDP with ODP regarding radical resection rate for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) in the pancreatic body or tail. Study design: A pan-European, randomized controlled, multicenter, patient-blinded non-inferiority trial. This protocol was designed according to the SPIRIT guidelines1. Pathologists judging the primary endpoint will be blinded for the surgical approach (MIDP vs ODP). A blinded adjudication committee will assess all endpoints. Study population: Two groups of 129 patients (258 in total) with an indication for elective distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy because of proven or highly suspected PDAC. Intervention: Minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy (either laparoscopic or robot-assisted) Control: Open distal pancreatectomy Main study parameters/endpoints: Primary outcome is the microscopically radical (R0, >1mm) resection rate. Main secondary outcomes are survival, lymph node retrieval, intraoperative outcomes (such as blood loss, operative time and conversion), postoperative outcomes (such as complications, time to functional recovery and hospital stay) and quality of life

  • Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
  • PROCEDURE: minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy
  • PROCEDURE: open distal pancreatectomy
  • RECHMPL19_0340

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates Results Reporting Dates Study Record Updates

2020-06-23  

N/A  

2022-08-18  

2020-07-21  

N/A  

2022-08-22  

2020-07-23  

N/A  

2022-08  

Study Plan

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Design Details

Primary Purpose:
Other


Allocation:
Randomized


Interventional Model:
Parallel


Masking:
Single


Arms and Interventions

Participant Group/ArmIntervention/Treatment
EXPERIMENTAL: MIDP

minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy

PROCEDURE: minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy

  • Minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy (either laparoscopic or robot-assisted)
SHAM_COMPARATOR: ODP

open distal pancreatectomy

PROCEDURE: open distal pancreatectomy

  • open distal pancreatectomy
Primary Outcome MeasuresMeasure DescriptionTime Frame
microscopically radical resection rateR0, >1mm1 day
Secondary Outcome MeasuresMeasure DescriptionTime Frame
survivalDate of death1 year
survivalDate of death2 years
survivalDate of death3 years
lymph node retrievalTumor positive lymph nodes retrieved1 day
Operative timeOperative time from first incision to closure of the abdomen, minutes1 day
Intraoperative blood lossIntraoperative blood loss, mL (suction canister and weight of gauzes)1 day
intraoperative outcomesTotal duration of the procedure, minutes1 day
postoperative outcomesMajor complications1 day
specimen sizeTumor size, mm1 day
Specimen lengthSpecimen length, mm1 day
marginDistance from tumor to transection, anterior and posterior margin, mm1 day

Contacts and Locations

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Participation Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study:
ALL

Sexes Eligible for Study:
18 Years

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

    Inclusion Criteria:

  • ≥ 18 years;
  • Elective indication for distal pancreatectomy for proven or suspected PDAC;
  • Upfront (without induction / down-sizing radio- and/or chemotherapy) resectable PDAC in the pancreatic body or tail;
  • The tumor can be radically resected via both minimally invasive or open surgery according to the local treating team;
  • The patient is fit to undergo both open and minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy

  • Exclusion Criteria:

  • score of American society of anaesthesiologists (ASA) >3;
  • A medical history of chronic pancreatitis (according to the M-ANNHEIM criteria);
  • Second malignancy necessitating resection during the same procedure;
  • Distant metastases (M1) including involved distant lymph nodes;
  • Tumor involvement or abutment of major vessels (celiac trunk*, mesenteric artery or portomesenteric vein);
  • Pregnancy;
  • Participation in another study with interference of study outcomes.
  • Cystic lesion having undergone malignant transformation


  • the celiac trunk should be 5mm clear from tumor

Collaborators and Investigators

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  • AIDS Malignancy Consortium

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