Robotic surgery in the NHS: a review of outcomes
This study looks at how well the Versius robotic system works for different surgeries in the NHS. It aims to see if robotic surgery is safe and effective, which might help improve future treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 16 years or older, or have a legal guardian who can consent for you if you are younger.
- You are having one of the specific surgeries being studied, either with the Versius robot, laparoscopy (keyhole surgery), or open surgery.
- You are not having any other surgery at the same time.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is less than 40.
- You are not taking part in another clinical study that could affect this one.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study is testing a robot-assisted system (Versius) for gallbladder removal surgery. It's looking at how well the system works in everyday hospital use.
This study tests whether a robot-assisted device called Versius can be used safely and effectively for inguinal hernia repair surgery. If you are already scheduled for minimally invasive hernia repair, you may be able to join.
This study looks at how well robotic-assisted surgery works for urological conditions. It may help doctors understand the benefits and risks of this type of surgery.
This study looks at how well robotic-assisted surgery works for children having digestive, urinary, gynecologic, or chest surgery. It aims to understand the results and safety of this type of surgery in a children's hospital.
This study looks at ways to improve how surgeons perform during robot-assisted surgeries. If you are a surgeon who does robotic procedures, joining this study could help make surgery safer and more effective.
This trial tests a faster, robotic-assisted surgery for children ages 6 to 21. It aims to see if completing part of the operation using a robot can be as safe and effective as traditional open surgery, possibly leading to quicker recovery and less pain.
Hear when a new Robotic-assisted Soft-tissue Surgery trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.