New scoring system could rate robot thyroid surgeons

NCT ID NCT06730321

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

Summary

This study aims to create and test a scoring system called RTAS to evaluate how well surgeons perform robotic thyroidectomy, a surgery to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. Researchers will observe 200 participants with thyroid cancer or benign nodules who are having this surgery. The goal is to develop a tool that can help train surgeons and improve surgical quality.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a reliable way to measure and improve surgeon performance in robotic thyroidectomy, potentially leading to better patient outcomes and standardized training.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study focused on developing an assessment tool, not testing a treatment. The scoring system may not fully capture surgical quality or improve actual patient results.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

benign thyroid gland neoplasm differentiated thyroid carcinoma nodular goiter thyroid cancer thyroid cancer, nonmedullary, 2 Thyroid Cancer, Papillary thyroid gland disorder thyroid gland papillary carcinoma Thyroid Neoplasms Thyroid Nodule

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Shanghai, 200233, China

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