Machine Learning-based Surgical Guidance System for Robot-assisted Rectal Surgery

Last updated: May 27, 2025
Sponsor: Technische Universität Dresden
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Digestive System Neoplasms

Colon Cancer

Rectal Cancer

Treatment

Additional visualisation of surgical assistance during surgery

Clinical Study ID

NCT05652361
VTG-13
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The aim of the study is to evaluate the technical feasibility and applicability of a surgical assistance system based on image recognition algorithms in a first-in-human pilot study. In addition, this study will provide preliminary data on the oncological outcome of the assistance system.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with rectal cancer scheduled for robot-assisted rectal resection

  • Intact preoperative urogenital/rectal function

  • Full capability of consent

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Previous/Second malignant disease <5 years before diagnosis of rectal cancer

  • Previous abdominal surgery, except for appendectomy, cholecystectomy or Cesareansection

Study Design

Total Participants: 40
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Additional visualisation of surgical assistance during surgery
Phase:
Study Start date:
May 19, 2021
Estimated Completion Date:
April 30, 2028

Connect with a study center

  • Department of Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Technische Universität Dresden

    Dresden, Saxony 01307
    Germany

    Active - Recruiting

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