Developing a robotic system for safer bowel surgery
Official title: Next Generation Robotic System for Supervised-Autonomous Bowel Anastomosis
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10910494 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a smart robot that can help doctors perform bowel surgeries more safely and accurately, aiming to lower the chances of complications for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $748,337 |
| NIH project number | 1R56EB033807-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10910494 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients scheduled for bowel surgeries, particularly those at risk for complications.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not undergoing bowel surgeries or have contraindications for robotic surgical procedures may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create an advanced robotic system that can perform bowel surgeries with a focus on reducing complications. By utilizing cutting-edge 3D imaging and artificial intelligence, the project seeks to enhance the precision of surgical procedures, allowing for real-time tracking of soft tissues. The goal is to enable a new level of autonomy in robotic surgery, which could lead to better outcomes regardless of the surgeon's experience. This innovative approach addresses the high complication rates associated with traditional bowel anastomosis surgeries.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly lower the rates of complications in bowel surgeries, improving patient safety and recovery.
How similar studies have gone: While robotic surgery has been explored, this specific approach to autonomous robotic soft tissue surgery is novel and has not yet been demonstrated in humans.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Krieger, Axel — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Krieger, Axel
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.