Robot vs. surgeon: which is better for uterine cancer surgery?
NCT ID NCT06348719
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two types of minimally invasive surgery for early-stage endometrial cancer: robot-assisted laparoscopy and conventional laparoscopy. About 1,680 patients will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The goal is to see which approach offers better value for money and quality of life after surgery.
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 laparoscopy
- What this could lead to
- If robot-assisted surgery proves more cost-effective, it could become the preferred option for endometrial cancer hysterectomy, potentially improving recovery and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a cost-effectiveness study, not a test of a new cure. Results may vary by patient age and weight, and the robot's higher upfront cost might not justify small benefits.
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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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CHU LIMOGES, Hôpital Mère-Enfant
RECRUITINGLimoges, 87042, France
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CHU de Lille, Hôpital Jeanne de Flandre
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLille, 59000, France
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CHU de Rennes
RECRUITINGRennes, 35200, France
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CHU de Rouen
RECRUITINGRouen, 76031, France
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CHU de Saint Etienne
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSaint-Etienne, 42055, France
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CHU de Strasbourg - Hôpital de Hautepierre
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGStrasbourg, 67200, France
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CHU de Tours - Hôpital Bretonneau
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGTours, 37044, France
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Hôpital Bichat
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGParis, 75018, France
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Hôpital Cochin
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGParis, 75014, France
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Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou
RECRUITINGParis, 75015, France
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Hôpital Lariboisière/Hôpital Saint Louis
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGParis, 75010, France
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Hôpital Lyon Sud - Hospices Civils de Lyon
RECRUITINGPierre-Bénite, 69495, France
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Hôpital Pitié Salpêtrière
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGParis, France
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Hôpital Tenon AP-HP
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGParis, 75020, France
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Hôpital privé des côtes d'Armor
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGPlérin, 22190, France
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