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.

Kidney Calculi kidney neoplasm nephrolithiasis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Advent Health Medical Group Urology at Celebration

    Celebration, Florida, 34747, United States

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