Clinical trials Below are current clinical trials.1 studies in Orthopedic Oncology (open studies only). Filter this list of studies by location, status and more. Thoracotomy Versus Thoracoscopic Management of Pulmonary Metastases in Patients With Osteosarcoma Rochester, Minn. The purpose of this study is to determine if open surgical resection is superior to thoracoscopic resection for thoracic event-free survival (tEFS) in patients with resectable oligometastatic pulmonary osteosarcoma. Furthermore, to determine if open surgical resection is superior to thoracoscopy for event free survival (EFS), for overall survival (OS), and if thoracoscopy is superior to open surgical resection for postoperative pain interference in patients with resectable oligometastatic pulmonary osteosarcoma. Request an appointment DoctorsResearch Oct. 19, 2023 Share on: FacebookTwitter Orthopedic OncologySectionsOverviewRequest an appointmentTests & proceduresConditions treatedDoctorsClinical trialsResearchCosts & insuranceNews from Mayo ClinicReferrals Research: It's all about patients Show transcript for video Research: It's all about patients [MUSIC PLAYING] Joseph Sirven, M.D., Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic: Mayo's mission is about the patient. The patient comes first. So the mission and research here is to advance how we can best help the patient, how to make sure the patient comes first in care. So in many ways, it's a cycle. It can start with as simple as an idea worked on in a laboratory, brought to the patient bedside, and if everything goes right — and let's say it's helpful or beneficial — then brought on as a standard approach. And I think that is one of the unique characteristics of Mayo's approach to research — that patient-centeredness — that really helps to put it in its own spotlight. SectionsRequest an appointmentOverviewTests & proceduresConditions treatedDoctorsClinical trialsResearchCosts & insuranceNews from Mayo ClinicReferrals ORG-20553271 Medical Departments & Centers Orthopedic Oncology