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

NCT ID NCT06629662

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

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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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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

66 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * According to IFSO (International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity)/ASMBS (American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery) 2023 guidelines Exclusion Criteria: * Previous bariatric or abdominal surgery

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Robotic surgery

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Naples Federico II

    Naples, Italy, 80131, Italy

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