New robotic surgery technique aims to ease recovery for rectal cancer patients

NCT ID NCT06454201

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a new robotic surgery method called natural orifice specimen extraction surgery (NOSES) for middle rectal cancer. In this approach, the removed tumor is taken out through the anus instead of a large abdominal cut. The study involved 150 patients and compared NOSES to standard robotic surgery, looking at complications, pain, and recovery time. The goal was to see if NOSES is safe and offers benefits like less pain and shorter hospital stays.

What this could mean

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Active substance

robotic natural orifice specimen extraction surgery (NOSES)

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could offer a less invasive surgical option for middle rectal cancer, potentially reducing pain and shortening hospital stays.

What could go wrong

This is a completed study with 150 participants, but it focuses on short-term outcomes only. Long-term benefits and risks are not yet known, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rectal cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University

    Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330000, China