These trials under the guidance and auspices of the IHPBA should be of the highest quality and credibility. Thus, the aims of the Research Committee are: (a) to enhance evidence-based medicine in HPB surgery, (b) to facilitate large trials with adequate sample sizes, and (c) to potentiate efforts and ideas from IHPBA members. The Research Committee will try to establish a platform for high-quality multi-center inter-continental clinical trials in HPB surgery.

To generate a strong network, specific IHPBA Trial Units will be defined based on a proof of experience of conducting, organizing or participation in clinical trials and a certain case-load of pancreatic resections, major liver resections, and biliary operations per year.

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