Robot takes on kidney stones in first human test
NCT ID NCT07411391
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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 include 15 adults with small kidney stones to see if the robot can complete the surgery without needing to switch to standard manual methods.
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Prince of Wales Hospital
RECRUITINGHong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong
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