Laparotomy, Laparoscopy, da Vinci System (NCT07034495) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Laparotomy, Laparoscopy, da Vinci System
Taiwan486 participantsStarted 2015-07-01
Plain-language summary
1. This study looks at whether newer surgical tools-like the da Vinci robotic system-can help patients recover better after major abdominal surgeries. It compares three surgery methods: traditional open surgery, standard laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery, and robotic surgery.
2. The research focused on four common operations: Stomach surgery (gastrectomy), Pancreas surgery (pancreatectomy), Liver surgery (hepatectomy) and andWhipple procedure
3. Researchers looked at medical records from 486 patients over five years. They compared how long each surgery took, how much blood was lost, and how many days patients stayed in the hospital.
4. The study wanted to see if robotic and laparoscopic surgeries help patients by making the surgery faster, safer, and with a quicker recovery.
5. The benefits depended on the type of surgery. In many cases, robotic and laparoscopic surgery led to shorter hospital stays, less bleeding, or faster surgeries. These results suggest that using newer technology can help make surgeries safer and recovery easier for patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Adult patients (age ≥ 18 years)
. Underwent one of the following surgeries: gastrectomy, liver resection, or pancreatectomy
. Received surgery at Chung Shan Medical University Hospital between July 2015 and September 2019
. Surgery performed by the general surgery team with experience in open, laparoscopic, and robotic (da Vinci) surgery
. Surgical method included one of the following: open surgery (laparotomy), laparoscopic surgery, or robotic (da Vinci) surgery
Exclusion criteria
. Patients who underwent surgeries outside the specified types (i.e., not gastrectomy, liver resection, or pancreatectomy)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial compared open surgery (laparotomy), standard laparoscopy, and the da Vinci robotic system for conditions like mine — can you walk me through which of those three approaches you'd recommend for my specific situation and why?
2Since this trial already has completed recruitment and was measuring things like operative time and bleeding, has any data or findings been published yet that might be relevant to my treatment decision?
3Given that this study covered a wide range of conditions including stomach, pancreatic, liver, and bile duct tumors, does the evidence from a study this broad actually apply to my specific diagnosis, or are there more targeted studies I should also be asking about?
4The trial was categorized as Phase NA, which often means it's comparing existing surgical techniques rather than testing a new drug — does that mean the safety profile of all three approaches is already reasonably well understood, and what does the data suggest about which one carries the least risk for someone in my situation?
5Regardless of what this trial found about operative time and bleeding, are there other factors — like my overall health, tumor location, or recovery needs — that would make one surgical approach clearly better or worse for me personally?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
operative time
Timeframe: From entry into the operating room for anesthesia induction to completion of skin closure at the end of surgery (Day 1, intraoperative period), assessed over an estimated duration of up to 10 hours
2
bleeding
Timeframe: From initiation of surgery (skin incision) to completion of wound closure during surgery (Day 1, intraoperative period), assessed over an estimated duration of up to 10 hours.