Projects

International collaborative studies

ScanPan 1

Recent advances in combination chemotherapy have improved the prognosis of pancreatic cancer, allowing surgical resection for patient groups that were previously deemed inoperable. However, the role of surgery in the management of metastatic pancreatic cancer is still unclear, as it has traditionally been considered a contraindication. To address this issue, the ScanPan 1 study aims to investigate the safety, feasibility, and prognostic significance of surgical intervention for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer. This Scandinavian multicenter study involves the participation of the Oulu University Hospital HPB Research Group as the only center in Finland.

PancreasGroup.org

PancreasGroup.org is a global team dedicated to conducting a snapshot clinical study to assess the outcomes of pancreatic surgery worldwide. This collaborative approach allows for a comprehensive evaluation of current practices in a short timeframe. Oulu University Hospital HPB Research Group is the only center in Finland participating in this study.

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National collaborative studies

PC-AK-NAT