Robot vs surgeon: which appendectomy is safer?
NCT ID NCT06624215
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks back at medical records of 1000 adults who had emergency appendix removal using either robotic assistance or standard laparoscopic surgery. The goal is to compare things like surgery time, complications, and recovery. No new treatment is being tested—just gathering data to see if one approach has better short-term results.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Christus Santa Rosa Health Care Corporation
RECRUITINGNew Braunfels, Texas, 78130, United States
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Legacy Emanuel Hospital & Health Center
RECRUITINGPortland, Oregon, 97232, United States
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The Ohio State University
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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