Robotic vs. video surgery: which is better for lung cancer?

NCT ID NCT06687408

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at two types of minimally invasive surgery for central lung cancer: robotic-assisted (RATS) and video-assisted (VATS). Researchers want to see which one helps patients live longer without cancer coming back. About 450 adults with non-small cell lung cancer will take part, and their health will be tracked for three years.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung neoplasm non-small cell lung carcinoma

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

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  • Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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    Shanghai, 200030, China

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  • Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Medical College, Zhejiang University

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    Hangzhou, 310016, China

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  • The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine

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    Hangzhou, 310009, China

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