Surgeons try High-Tech goggles to spot hidden tumors during keyhole surgery

NCT ID NCT06067971

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tested whether augmented reality (AR) can help surgeons during laparoscopic surgery for uterine fibroids or adenomyosis. AR overlays images from pre-surgery scans onto the live video feed, potentially making it easier to see and remove benign tumors. Forty patients took part, and the main goal was to measure surgeon comfort and feasibility using a standard workload scale.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

augmented reality device

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that augmented reality makes it easier for surgeons to see and remove benign tumors during minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early feasibility study with only 40 patients. It measures surgeon comfort, not patient outcomes, so it may not lead to widespread use or prove that the technology improves health.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

adenomyoma of uterine corpus adenomyosis myofibroma uterine corpus leiomyoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Clermont-Ferrand

    Clermont-Ferrand, France

  • CHU de Saint-Étienne

    Saint-Etienne, France

  • Polyclinique Urbain V

    Avignon, France