Robotic scalpel takes on head and neck cancer
NCT ID NCT01473784
First seen Nov 03, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study is testing a less invasive robotic surgery called TORS for people with head and neck tumors. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective, with fewer side effects and faster recovery than traditional surgery. Up to 600 participants will be enrolled, and their outcomes like blood loss and recovery time will be tracked.
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Ohio State University Medical Center
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
transoral robotic surgery (TORS) using the da Vinci system
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make head and neck cancer surgery less invasive, with fewer side effects and quicker recovery.
What could go wrong
This is an early pilot study, so results are not yet proven. The surgery may not be suitable for all patients, and risks like bleeding or complications remain.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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