Robots to operate on kids: stanford launches safety trial
NCT ID NCT06671639
First seen May 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
Stanford University is studying the da Vinci Xi robotic system in 250 children and teens aged 6-21. The goal is to see if the robot is safe and works well for various surgeries like gallbladder removal or lung procedures. Participants must weigh at least 15 kilograms and have not had robotic surgery before.
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgery System
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that robotic surgery is safe and effective for children, potentially expanding its use in pediatric care.
What could go wrong
This is an early pilot study with no control group, so results may not prove superiority over standard surgery. Device-related complications are possible.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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