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Robots in the OR: 16,000-Patient trial aims to settle safety and cost questions

NCT ID NCT03274050

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study will track 16,000 children and adults who have robotic surgery to see how safe and effective it is, and how much it costs. Researchers want to know if the high-tech robots are worth the expense, especially for kids. The main focus is on complications during and after surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
robotic surgery
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 hospitals.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove that robotic surgery is better than other methods. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 16,000 people

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

Started

Feb 2018

Expected to finish

Aug 2029

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

all patients operated in surgery department participating of the study with indication of robot in the routine care (all specialities)

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria : * child or adult * with an indication for a robotic surgery * non-opposition of patient or non-opposition of parents for minor patient Exclusion Criteria : * anatomic or anesthetic contraindication for the mini-invasive surgery

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Necker -Enfants Malades

    RECRUITING

    Paris, Paris, 75015, France

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