Robot vs. scalpel: which appendectomy is safer?

NCT ID NCT06624215

First seen Apr 22, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks back at medical records of 1,000 adults who had emergency appendix removal surgery, either with robotic assistance or standard laparoscopic tools. Researchers want to compare things like surgery time, complications, and recovery. No new treatments are being tested—just gathering data to see if one method works better.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Christus Santa Rosa Health Care Corporation

    RECRUITING

    New Braunfels, Texas, 78130, United States

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  • Legacy Emanuel Hospital & Health Center

    RECRUITING

    Portland, Oregon, 97232, United States

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  • The Ohio State University

    RECRUITING

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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