Comparing the Outcomes of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy vs. Robotic Cholecystectomy
NCT ID: NCT03160157
Last Updated: 2020-11-04
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Basic Information
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WITHDRAWN
OBSERVATIONAL
2016-12-31
2020-11-30
Brief Summary
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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.
Detailed Description
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However, the investigators do also perform this surgery using the laparoscopic approach at UIC. Laparoscopic and robotic surgery represent both minimally invasive approach and are associated with less pain, faster recovery and better cosmetic outcomes when compared to traditional open surgery. The majority of cholecystectomies in USA are still being done with laparoscopic approach though. However, the number of centers switching to the more technologically advanced robotic approach is growing exponentially.
A recent paper has been published indicating that the robotic approach may decrease the rate of open conversion (traditional, open abdomen surgery) in cholecystectomy operations in comparison to laparoscopic approach1. Open conversion implies removal of the minimally invasive instruments (straight for laparoscopy and robotic with Endowrist® feature) from the patient's abdominal cavity and the creation of a large incision that starts in the midline, 2-5 cm below the xiphoid bone, extending in parallel with the costal margin for about 20 cm and going toward the right flank.
There is sparse literature comparing outcomes of cholecystectomy between the laparoscopic and robotic approaches and no other major studies that focus on just this procedure.
The investigators have already investigated the outcomes of robotic gallbladder surgery vs. laparoscopic surgery and published these data in a retrospective study, however the investigators are unsure if a prospective study would yield similar results.
Specific Aim:
The investigators would like to start a prospective randomized study to achieve definitive scientific evidence that will help determine which minimally invasive surgical approach is associated with the best outcomes when performing the removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy): laparoscopic or robotic?
Conditions
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Study Design
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COHORT
PROSPECTIVE
Study Groups
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laparoscopic surgical group
Patients suitable for elective cholecystectomy with minimally invasive approach will be consented and randomized into either the robotic or laparoscopic group and both the patient and the operating physician will be notified which technique will be performed. Patients will be randomized to a 1:1 ratio. In order to eliminate bias in randomization, the investigators will be using an online resource available at: https://www.randomizer.org.
After randomization, the investigators will complete a chart review that will follow the patients for a total of 30 days. The patient participation will be limited to the consent discussion and potential sign off. There will be no other clinic visits in regards to this research.
No interventions assigned to this group
robotic surgical group
Patients suitable for elective cholecystectomy with minimally invasive approach will be consented and randomized into either the robotic or laparoscopic group and both the patient and the operating physician will be notified which technique will be performed. Patients will be randomized to a 1:1 ratio. In order to eliminate bias in randomization, the investigators will be using an online resource available at: https://www.randomizer.org.
After randomization, the investigators will complete a chart review that will follow the patients for a total of 30 days. The patient participation will be limited to the consent discussion and potential sign off. There will be no other clinic visits in regards to this research.
No interventions assigned to this group
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
2. Any of the pre-operative diagnoses including chronic cholecystitis, acute cholecystitis, benign neoplastic disease of the gallbladder or pre-cancerous conditions of the gallbladder (polyps, adenomyomatosis), symptomatic cholelithiasis, porcelain gallbladder and biliary dyskinesia.
Exclusion Criteria
2. Patient's that do not consent
3. Patients in which cholecystectomy is not the primary procedure, patients undergoing single site laparoscopic or robotic cholecystectomy, pregnant females, and malignant neoplastic conditions of the gallbladder (e.g. adenocarcinoma).
4. Patients with robotic equipment unavailable at time of surgery.
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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University of Illinois at Chicago
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Antonio Gangemi
Professor of Clinical Surgery
Principal Investigators
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Antonio Gangemi, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Illinois at Chicago
Locations
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University of Illinois Outpatient Care Center (OCC)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Countries
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References
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Gangemi A, Danilkowicz R, Elli FE, Bianco F, Masrur M, Giulianotti PC. Could ICG-aided robotic cholecystectomy reduce the rate of open conversion reported with laparoscopic approach? A head to head comparison of the largest single institution studies. J Robot Surg. 2017 Mar;11(1):77-82. doi: 10.1007/s11701-016-0624-6. Epub 2016 Jul 19.
Other Identifiers
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2016-0790
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id