New 3D map may help surgeons remove kidney tumors faster
NCT ID NCT06868186
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a software tool called RUS NE that creates a 3D model of a patient's kidney tumor and nearby blood vessels. Surgeons use it as a navigation guide during robot-assisted partial nephrectomy. The trial involves 204 adults with kidney tumors up to 7 cm, split into two groups: one using the tool and one without. The main goal is to see if the tool can reduce surgery time by at least 10%.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- RUS NE surgical navigation software (a 3D planning tool for surgeons)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this tool could help surgeons perform kidney tumor removal faster and more precisely, potentially reducing complications and recovery time.
- What could go wrong
- This is a mid-sized trial testing a navigation aid, not a new treatment. The benefit is a modest time reduction, and the tool may not improve patient outcomes or work for all tumor types.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Asan Medical Center
RECRUITINGSeoul, South Korea
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Chonnam National University Hospital
RECRUITINGKwangju, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
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Samsung Medical Center
RECRUITINGSeoul, South Korea
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Severance Hospital
RECRUITINGSeoul, South Korea
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