Hong kong researchers test affordable robot for colorectal surgery
NCT ID NCT07453706
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will test a new robotic surgical system, the Sentire Surgical System with a new Patient Side Single Arm, in 12 people needing colorectal surgery for cancer or large polyps. The goal is to see if the system is safe and effective, and if it can reduce costs compared to current robotic systems. The study will track complications and whether the surgery needs to be converted to a standard approach.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Robotic surgery using the Sentire Surgical System Plus Patient Side Single Arm
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a more affordable robotic surgery option for colorectal conditions, potentially making minimally invasive surgery more accessible.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early study with only 12 participants. It is designed to test safety and feasibility, not to prove the system works better than existing options. The new robotic arm may not perform as expected.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
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