Robot takes the strain out of gallstone surgery
NCT ID NCT07368335
First seen Jan 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study compares a new robotic-assisted endoscope to the standard method for removing gallstones stuck in the common bile duct. The robot aims to protect doctors from radiation and repetitive strain injuries while keeping the procedure just as effective. About 200 adults with bile duct stones will be randomly assigned to either robotic or conventional ERCP to see if the robot is a safe and reliable option.
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Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School
Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210008, China
What this could mean
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Active substance
Robotic-assisted ERCP device
What this could lead to
If successful, this robotic system could become a safer alternative for doctors performing ERCP, reducing their radiation exposure and physical strain while maintaining stone removal success.
What could go wrong
This is a non-inferiority trial, meaning it only aims to show the robot is not worse than the standard method. It is still early-stage, and the robot may not improve patient outcomes or could introduce new technical challenges.
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