Robot takes on hernia surgery in new study

NCT ID NCT07181876

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Distalmotion SA Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study is testing the DEXTER robotic system for repairing inguinal hernias. Researchers will enroll 140 adults who need hernia surgery and use the robot to assist. The goal is to see if the device works safely and effectively in real-world conditions, without needing to switch to other surgical methods.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: DEXTER robotic surgery system
What this could lead to: If successful, this could confirm that the DEXTER robot is a safe and effective tool for routine hernia repair, offering a precise minimally invasive option.
What could go wrong: This is an observational post-market study, not a randomized trial, so results may not prove superiority over other methods. Risks include typical surgical complications like infection or injury.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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

INGUINAL HERNIA REPAIR

Contacts and locations

Locations

Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center - UT Health Houston
RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
Northtowns Ambulatory Surgical Center (NASC)
RECRUITING

Buffalo, New York, 14221, United States

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