Robots in the OR: 16,000-Patient trial aims to settle safety and cost questions

NCT ID NCT03274050

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study will track 16,000 children and adults who have robotic surgery to see how safe and effective it is, and how much it costs. Researchers want to know if the high-tech robots are worth the expense, especially for kids. The main focus is on complications during and after surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: robotic surgery
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that robotic surgery is safe and effective for children, potentially expanding its use in pediatric hospitals.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove that robotic surgery is better than other methods. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patients.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for SURGERY are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hôpital Necker -Enfants Malades
RECRUITING

Paris, Paris, 75015, France

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.