Laparoscopic Ultrasound in Diagnosing Patients With Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Pancreatic Cancer focused on measuring stage I pancreatic cancer, stage II pancreatic cancer
Eligibility Criteria
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histological or radiological evidence of stage I or II pancreatic cancer No evidence of metastatic disease on CT scan PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: Over 18 Performance status: ECOG 0-2 Life expectancy: Not specified Hematopoietic: Not specified Hepatic: Not specified Renal: Not specified Cardiovascular: No prohibitive anesthetic risk due to cardiac disease Pulmonary: No prohibitive anesthetic risk due to respiratory disease PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: Not specified Chemotherapy: Not specified Endocrine therapy: Not specified Radiotherapy: Not specified Surgery: No adhesions from previous surgery that preclude laparoscopy
Sites / Locations
- USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center