Robot takes on hernia surgery in new safety trial
NCT ID NCT07316517
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test a robotic system called Versius in 30 adults having inguinal hernia repair surgery. The goal is to see if the robot is safe and works well, measuring things like how often the surgery is completed without switching to other methods, and any serious side effects. The robot helps the surgeon control instruments precisely during the procedure.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Versius Surgical System (a robotic device to assist surgeons during hernia repair)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that the Versius robot is a safe and effective tool for minimally invasive hernia repair, offering an alternative to traditional laparoscopic or open surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. There are always risks with surgery, such as infection or complications from anesthesia.
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Conditions
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Division of General Oncologic and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Niguarda Hospital Milan
Milan, Italy
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