New robotic technique aims to improve colon cancer surgery recovery

NCT ID NCT06906952

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares two types of robotic surgery for high rectal and sigmoid colon cancer: one that removes the tumor through the anus (NOSES-IV) and the traditional method. The goal is to see which approach leads to fewer complications, less pain, and a shorter hospital stay. About 100 adults with early-stage rectal cancer will take part.

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 with transrectal specimen extraction (NOSES-IV)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that NOSES-IV robotic surgery is safer and leads to faster recovery for patients with high rectal or sigmoid colon cancer.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The procedure is complex and carries risks like infection or complications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rectal cancer sigmoid colon 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

    Nanchang, China