LOBECTOMY

This trial tests whether force feedback instruments—tools that let surgeons feel the forces they apply during robotic surgery—improve recovery after lung removal. About 270 adults having robotic-assisted lung surgery will be randomly assigned to surgery with or without force feed…

This pilot study tests whether a left-sided stellate ganglion block using bupivacaine can lower the rate of atrial fibrillation after esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, or lobectomy. 48 adults aged 18-85 undergoing these surgeries will receive either the nerve block or a saline placeb…

This study tests whether injecting a combination of a numbing drug (ropivacaine) and an anti-inflammatory steroid (diprospan) into the surgical cuts before lung surgery can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers afterward. About 100 adults having keyhole lung surgery wil…

This study tests whether using a mobile app that gives visual feedback can help lung cancer patients do breathing exercises more effectively after having part of a lung removed. Forty patients will try both standard breathing training and app-guided training on the same day. Rese…

This study tests whether combining a new painkiller (tegileridine) with a nerve block can better control pain after lung surgery. About 118 adults having lung surgery will receive this combo, and researchers will measure their pain levels and recovery. The goal is to find a safer…

This study compares a new surgical technique called TOETVA, which removes the thyroid through the mouth leaving no visible scar, to the standard anterior neck surgery. About 616 adults needing thyroid removal will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The main goal i…

This study tests whether a simple, non-invasive ear acupressure technique can help people aged 50 and older feel better and stronger while waiting for lung surgery. Participants will have small seeds placed on their ears and press them daily. The goal is to see if this approach i…