Robot or laparoscope? trial pits two surgical approaches for obesity Head-to-Head

NCT ID NCT06629662

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of Naples Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This trial compares robotic and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in people with obesity to see which approach is faster and safer. Participants are randomly assigned to one of the two surgical methods. The study measures operative time, bleeding, and complications like leaks or conversions to open surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Sleeve gastrectomy (laparoscopic or robotic)
What this could lead to: If robotic surgery proves faster or safer, it could become the preferred approach for weight-loss surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage comparison. Robotic surgery may take longer and cost more without clear benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ROBOTIC SURGERY

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Locations

University of Naples Federico II

Naples, Italy, 80131, Italy

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