AI could prevent bile duct injuries in gallbladder surgery

NCT ID NCT07158372

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Chinese Academy of Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests an AI system that analyzes videos from gallbladder removal surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) to label important structures in real time. The goal is to help surgeons avoid accidentally damaging the bile duct, a serious complication. Researchers will collect surgery videos from 200 adults and measure how accurately the AI identifies key anatomy.

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 intraoperative anatomy analysis
What this could lead to: If successful, this AI tool could help surgeons avoid accidental bile duct injuries during gallbladder removal, making the procedure safer.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study focused on algorithm accuracy, not patient outcomes. The AI may not work well in all surgical settings or video qualities.

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CHOLECYSTECTOMY SURGICAL VIDEO IDENTIFICATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University
RECRUITING

Beijing, China
Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University
RECRUITING

Beijing, China
Peking university people's hospital
RECRUITING

Beijing, China
Shanghai East Hospital of Tongji University
RECRUITING

Shanghai, China
The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
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Zhengzhou, Henan, China

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