Robot surgery may cut complications in colorectal cancer operations

NCT ID NCT06959849

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Medizinische Hochschule Brandenburg Theodor Fontane Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks back at data from 128,000 colorectal cancer patients in Germany to compare robot-assisted surgery with standard laparoscopic surgery. The goal is to see if robot-assisted surgery leads to fewer conversions to open surgery, fewer complications, and better long-term survival. Researchers hope to estimate how many bad outcomes could be avoided by using robots.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: robot surgical system
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could show that robot-assisted surgery reduces complications and improves survival for colorectal cancer patients compared to standard laparoscopic surgery.
What could go wrong: This is an observational analysis of existing data, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may be influenced by patient selection or other factors.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COLORECTAL CANCER (CRC) LAPAROSCOPIC ABDOMINAL SURGERY OUTCOME ASSESSMENT ROBOTIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES

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