Robot takes on kidney stones in first human test

NCT ID NCT07411391

First seen Feb 24, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study tests a new robotic system designed to help surgeons remove kidney stones. The robot controls the surgical tools and can even perform some steps on its own with AI guidance. The trial will enroll 15 adults with small kidney stones to see if the robot can complete the surgery without switching to standard manual methods.

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  • Prince of Wales Hospital

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    Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong

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