Robot vs. scalpel: which gallbladder surgery is safer?
NCT ID NCT07119203
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of gallbladder removal surgery for non-cancerous conditions like gallstones or polyps. About 276 adults will be randomly assigned to either robotic or standard laparoscopic surgery. The main goal is to see if robotic surgery is as safe as the traditional method by tracking complications within 30 days after the operation.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Queen Alexandra Hospital
RECRUITINGPortsmouth, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom
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