New robot could transform hysterectomy surgery
NCT ID NCT07120945
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a new robotic system, the Medtronic Hugo™, for performing hysterectomies. It includes 70 patients with conditions like uterine fibroids, endometriosis, or certain cancers. The goal is to see if the robot is safe and can complete the surgery without switching to other methods.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Medtronic Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS) system
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new robotic option for hysterectomy, potentially improving surgical precision and recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage, single-arm study with only 70 participants, so results may not apply broadly. There are standard surgical risks like infection or complications.
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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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Allegheny Health Network - West Penn
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States
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Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside
Jacksonville, Florida, 32204, United States
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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Swedish Medical Center
Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States
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The University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, 33606, United States
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