Robot arm aims to make kidney stone surgery safer and faster
NCT ID NCT07211555
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new robotic system called LARC that helps surgeons precisely guide a needle into the kidney during surgery for large kidney stones. The goal is to make the procedure safer and faster by reducing the need for a separate pre-surgery step. Up to 45 adults will be enrolled, and researchers will track success rates, complications, and recovery for 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
- LARC Robotic System (Micromate™ Version 3.0)
- What this could lead to
- If this works, it could make kidney stone surgery safer, faster, and more effective by helping surgeons directly access the kidney without needing a separate procedure.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early feasibility study with only 45 people, and the robotic system is not yet FDA-approved for this use. It may not work as well as hoped or could have unexpected complications.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Advent Health Medical Group Urology at Celebration
Celebration, Florida, 34747, United States
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