Robot-assisted appendix removal for young, healthy adults
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This study tests a surgical robot to help remove an appendix in a standard, uncomplicated case. The goal is to see if the robot makes the surgery safer and easier, so it might benefit you if you're having a routine appendectomy.
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Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 40 years old.
- You are scheduled for an appendix removal at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto.
- You have no other health conditions (like diabetes or heart disease) and take no regular medications.
- Your weight is within a healthy range for your height (BMI 18.5–25).
- Your appendix problem is simple (no signs of rupture or complications) and your blood tests are normal.
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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