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Comparing the Outcomes of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy vs. Robotic Cholecystectomy

NCT03160157 · Status: WITHDRAWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL

Last updated 2020-11-04

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Summary

This research is being done to examine which minimally invasive surgical approach is associated with the best outcomes when performing cholecystectomy surgery: laparoscopic or robotic?

Laparoscopic and robotic approaches are similar surgical procedures using small incisions. The laparoscopic approach is largely used for the removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy).

At UIC, the investigators perform the majority of the gallbladder surgeries through the robotic approach and only a few using the laparoscopic approach. The robotic surgical tools allows the surgeon the same freedom of movement as a human wrist, while using a 3D camera view.

The laparoscopic and robotic surgical approaches both represent minimally invasive surgery approach and are associated with less pain, faster recovery and better cosmetic outcomes when compared to traditional open surgery. It is not currently known which approach is better.

Conditions

  • Gallbladder Diseases

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Illinois at Chicago

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Antonio Gangemi, MD · University of Illinois at Chicago

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2016-12-31
Primary Completion
2020-11-30
Completion
2020-11-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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