Robotic surgery spares nerves to cut digestive woes in cirrhosis
NCT ID NCT05300516
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new robotic surgery technique that protects the vagus nerve during spleen removal and blood vessel disconnection in 60 cirrhosis patients with portal hypertension. The goal was to see if it reduces common side effects like diarrhea and delayed stomach emptying compared to standard robotic surgery. The approach aims to improve recovery and quality of life after the procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Vagus nerve-guided robotic-assisted splenectomy and azygoportal disconnection
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this nerve-sparing surgical technique could reduce diarrhea and stomach-emptying problems after spleen removal in cirrhosis patients, improving their quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study with only 60 participants. The results may not apply to all cirrhosis patients, and the surgery itself carries standard risks like bleeding or infection.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University
Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225001, China
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