Robot surgery showdown: single port vs multi port for cancer
NCT ID NCT07610083
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will compare two types of robot-assisted surgery for prostate or kidney cancer: single-port (one small incision) and multi-port (several incisions). Researchers will track 376 adults to see which approach leads to a shorter hospital stay and better recovery. The study is observational, meaning patients are assigned to a surgery type based on medical factors, not randomly.
What this could mean
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Active substance
robot-assisted surgery (single-port vs multi-port)
What this could lead to
If this study shows clear benefits of one approach, it could help surgeons choose the best technique for prostate or kidney cancer patients, potentially leading to shorter hospital stays and better recovery.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be influenced by patient selection and other factors. It is early-stage evidence and may not definitively prove one method is better.
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Conditions
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Locations
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IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
Milan, 20132, Italy