Robotic surgery showdown: one small hole vs. several for rectal cancer

NCT ID NCT06824688

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Daping Hospital and the Research Institute of Surgery of the Third Military Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares two types of robotic surgery for rectal cancer: single-port (one small incision) and multi-port (several incisions). Researchers want to see which approach is safer and leads to fewer complications. Forty adults with rectal cancer will take part, and the study will track pain, recovery, and surgical quality.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Robotic surgery (single-port or multi-port)
What this could lead to: If successful, single-port robotic surgery could offer a less invasive option for rectal cancer removal, potentially reducing pain and speeding recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase study (40 participants) and not randomized, so results may not apply broadly. Both procedures carry standard surgical risks like infection or complications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rectal cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

RECTAL CANCER PATIENTS ROBOTIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Huichao Zheng
RECRUITING

Chongqing, China

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