Robots take on kidney transplants: could they cut complications?

NCT ID NCT05730257

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares robot-assisted kidney transplant to the standard open surgery in 106 adults with end-stage kidney disease. The goal is to see if the robotic approach reduces serious complications like bleeding or blood clots within 30 days after surgery. Participants are randomly assigned to one of the two procedures and followed for recovery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Robot-assisted kidney transplantation (surgical procedure using the DaVinci robot)
What this could lead to: If successful, robot-assisted kidney transplantation could become a standard option that lowers the risk of serious complications like bleeding or blood clots after surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small trial (106 participants) and results may not apply to all patients. The robotic approach requires special equipment and a trained team, which may limit its use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease end stage renal failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE KIDNEY TRANSPLANT; COMPLICATIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Nephrology, Rigshospitalet

Copenhagen, Ø, 2100, Denmark
Urological Research Unit, Rigshospitalet

Copenhagen, N, 2200, Denmark

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