First appendix removal with robotic arm
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This study tests a new robotic arm for removing the appendix in adults with uncomplicated appendicitis. It may help make surgery safer and more precise.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for an elective appendix removal at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto.
- You are between 21 and 40 years old.
- You are male or a non-pregnant female (a pregnancy test will be done).
- You have no other health problems and take no medications or recreational drugs.
- Your BMI is between 18.5 and 25.
- Your appendicitis is uncomplicated, confirmed by ultrasound or CT scan, and your white blood cell count is normal.
- Your appendix is not perforated, and you have no other abdominal issues.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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