Can robots make pediatric surgery safer? a new registry aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07081828

Terminated Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Asensus Surgical Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is a registry that collects data on children under 18 who undergo robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery using the Senhance Surgical System. The goal is to track safety and outcomes, such as complications, hospital stay length, and pain levels. By gathering real-world information, researchers hope to better understand how this technology performs in pediatric patients.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Senhance Surgical System (robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery)
What this could lead to: If successful, this registry could help establish the safety and feasibility of robot-assisted surgery in children, potentially expanding its use in pediatric care.
What could go wrong: This is an observational registry, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove the robot is better than standard surgery. It only tracks outcomes in a small group of children, and results may not apply broadly.

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

SURGERY SURGERY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital Clinic of the University of Munich

München, Germany

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