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Robot surgery may cut complications in colorectal cancer operations

NCT ID NCT06959849

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Medizinische Hochschule Brandenburg Theodor Fontane Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks back at data from 128,000 colorectal cancer patients in Germany to compare robot-assisted surgery with standard laparoscopic surgery. The goal is to see if robot-assisted surgery leads to fewer conversions to open surgery, fewer complications, and better long-term survival. Researchers hope to estimate how many bad outcomes could be avoided by using robots.

What this could mean

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Active substance
robot surgical system
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could show that robot-assisted surgery reduces complications and improves survival for colorectal cancer patients compared to standard laparoscopic surgery.
What could go wrong
This is an observational analysis of existing data, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may be influenced by patient selection or other factors.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 128,000 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2016

Expected to finish

Feb 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Population-based analysis for all hospitalised patients in Germany (Study-Part I and II); Population-based analysis for all hospitalised patients in the German Federal States of Brandenburg and Berlin (Study-Part III)

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * malignant neoplasm of the colon or rectum (ICD-10: C18 - C20) * surgical resection for cancer Exclusion Criteria: * emergent procedures

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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Colorectal cancer (CRC) Laparoscopic abdominal surgery Outcome assessment Robotic surgical procedures

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