Status:

COMPLETED

A Randomized Cross-over Trial of Comparison Between Robotic and Laparoscopic Suturing for Gastric Defect by Novices

Lead Sponsor:

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Conditions:

Surgical Suturing for Closure of Gastrotomy

Laparoscopic Suturing

Eligibility:

All Genders

16-60 years

Brief Summary

To compare the performance of surgical suturing using Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System and conventional Laparoscopic surgical suturing among novice

Detailed Description

Background Da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System (DVRSS) has been widely applied to perform complex minimally invasive surgical procedures across different specialties. This study aimed to investigate the...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Medical Students with no prior surgical experience

Exclusion

  • Surgeons
  • Age \< 16 or \> 60
  • Disability and not able to control the Da Vinci Robot through the console

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2012

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2013

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02235636

Start Date

July 1 2012

End Date

December 1 2013

Last Update

September 10 2014

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CUHK Jockey Club Minimally Invasive Surgical Skills Center

Hong Kong SAR, China