Robotic surgery for esophageal cancer: a gentler approach?
NCT ID NCT04938973
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study aimed to compare a newer robotic-assisted surgery (RAMIE) with the standard open surgery for esophageal cancer. The goal was to see if it's possible to run a larger trial and to check safety. The trial was stopped early, so we have limited data.
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Locations
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St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario, L8N4A6, Canada
What this could mean
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Active substance
Robotic-assisted surgery using the Da Vinci system and indocyanine green dye
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that robotic surgery is a safer, less invasive option for esophageal cancer removal, potentially reducing recovery time and complications.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility trial that was terminated early, so results are limited. Robotic surgery is complex and may not offer clear benefits over standard open surgery.
Conditions
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