Which robot is faster for hernia surgery? a Head-to-Head test
NCT ID NCT06599515
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This study compares how long it takes to perform robotic-assisted inguinal hernia repair using two different robotic systems. It will look at the first 50 patients treated with one system and compare their operative times to those from a similar group treated with another system by the same surgeon. The goal is to see if one system offers a shorter learning curve or faster surgery, while also tracking short-term complications and quality of life one month after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- robot-assisted laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (rTAPP) using two different robotic systems
- What this could lead to
- If one robotic system proves faster or safer, it could guide hospitals in choosing equipment for hernia surgery, potentially improving efficiency and patient outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be influenced by surgeon experience and other factors. It does not test a new treatment, so it may not lead to direct changes in care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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AZ Maria Middelares
Ghent, 9000, Belgium
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AZ Sint-Vincentius
Deinze, Belgium
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