Robots take the reins: remote surgery trial launches for cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07382635
First seen Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This trial will test a new robot system designed to help surgeons perform laparoscopic surgery from a remote location. The study includes 98 adults with cancers like colorectal, esophageal, liver, or cervical cancer who need surgery. The main goal is to see how often the surgery can be completed without switching to another method.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Cornerstone Surgical Robot
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that remote robot-assisted surgery is safe and effective for several types of cancer surgeries, potentially expanding access to minimally invasive procedures.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with only 98 participants, so results may not apply widely. Technical failures or complications during remote surgery are possible risks.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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