GPS for kidney surgery: new tool aims to spare healthy tissue during tumor removal
NCT ID NCT07315100
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a 3D navigation system can help surgeons remove kidney tumors more precisely during robot-assisted surgery. The system uses CT and MRI scans to create a 3D model, and a small sensor attached to the kidney tracks movement. The goal was to see if the navigation helps remove only the planned amount of tissue, sparing healthy kidney. Twenty patients participated, and the main measure was how closely the actual removed tissue matched the planned volume.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Image-guided surgery (3D model and electromagnetic tracking)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this navigation tool could help surgeons remove kidney tumors more precisely, saving more healthy kidney tissue and expanding the use of kidney-sparing surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility study with only 20 patients. The navigation may not improve outcomes in real-world practice, and technical issues could limit its use.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Netherlands Cancer Institute
Amsterdam, North Holland, 1066 CX, Netherlands
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