Comparing robotic and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for obesity treatment

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial is a prospective, single-blind randomized controlled trial that aims to compare the effects of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and robotic sleeve gastrectomy (RSG) on postoperative pain, surgeon ergonomics, and patient quality of life. Eligible patients will be those who meet the National Institute of Health guidelines for bariatric surgery and are medically cleared for elective surgery. The study will evaluate various outcomes, including 30-day perioperative results, morbidities, serious adverse events, and weight loss. All procedures will be conducted at the Cleveland Clinic Bariatric and Metabolic Institute.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* All patients eligible to undergo a SG based on the current National Institute of Health (NIH) patient selection guidelines. Patients should be able to give consent, be deemed medically cleared to undergo elective surgery, and tolerate general anesthesia.

Exclusion Criteria:

* patients with previous bariatric surgeries, emergency surgeries, with chronic opioid use (daily use of opioids for at least 3 months), and those who are not able to sign the written consent form.

Where it's running

• Cleveland Clinic
  Cleveland, Ohio, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ricard Corcelles Codina, MD — The Cleveland Clinic
• Study coordinator: Ricard Corcelles Codina, MD
• Email: corcelr@ccf.org
• Phone: 216-445-2665

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.