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
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital
RECRUITINGShanghai, 200233, China
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