No-Clip gallbladder surgery shows promise in small trial
NCT ID NCT07473388
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new way to remove the gallbladder using a harmonic scalpel instead of metal clips to seal blood vessels and bile ducts. The trial involved 158 adults with gallstones who were scheduled for elective surgery. The goal was to see if the clipless method reduces surgery time and blood loss compared to the standard clip-based approach.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
harmonic scalpel (surgical device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this technique could make gallbladder removal faster and safer by eliminating the need for metal clips.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial in Pakistan, so results may not apply to other settings. The harmonic scalpel may not work as well for all patients.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Services Institute of Medical Sciences
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan