Voice-Controlled robot aids surgeons in first human gallbladder operations

NCT ID NCT07705828

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early study tests whether a voice-controlled AI-assisted robotic system can safely help surgeons perform gallbladder removal. Ten adults with symptomatic gallstones or gallbladder polyps will undergo the procedure. The main goal is to see if the surgery can be completed without switching to a standard robot or open surgery, and without complications.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: AI-assisted Cornerstone Robotics Sentire Surgical System (a voice-controlled robotic surgical device)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could pave the way for AI-assisted robotic surgery to become a standard, safer option for gallbladder removal and other procedures.
What could go wrong: This is a very early, small pilot study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Technical failures or complications could still occur.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cholelithiasis gallstones polyp of gallbladder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

GALLBLADDER POLYP SYMPTOMATIC GALLSTONES

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Locations

Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, the Chinese University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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