Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 70

Robotic versus laparoscopic conversion to RYGB for revision bariatric surgery

Official title: Comparison of the Occurrence of Postoperative Complications Between Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery in Revision Bariatric Surgery

Run by GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche · NCT07180316 · Data updated 2026-11-12

We will see if robotic surgery or laparoscopy leads to fewer postoperative complications for people having revision bariatric surgery converted to RYGB.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorGCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Lyon and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 17, 2025
Main results expectedJune 30, 2029
Study endsJune 30, 2029
Registry record updatedSeptember 18, 2025
Trial IDNCT07180316 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 18 to 70 who are candidates for or have undergone revision bariatric surgery with conversion to RYGB (post-ring, post-sleeve, or post-OAGB) and who consent to their data being used are the intended participants.

Probably not a fit

Pregnant patients, people unable to understand the information (for example due to dementia, psychosis, impaired consciousness, or language barriers), or patients not undergoing conversion to RYGB are unlikely to benefit from this comparison.

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

What this trial studies

This is an observational comparison of patients undergoing revision bariatric procedures converted to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass who are managed with either robotic surgery or conventional laparoscopy according to the treating surgeon's protocol. The primary outcome is the rate of postoperative complications classified by the Clavien–Dindo system. Secondary outcomes include total operative time, emergency-room stay and hospitalization length, postoperative pain, adverse events, weight loss, and changes in comorbidities. The protocol does not change routine care or follow-up and uses data normally collected during clinical care.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help surgeons choose the surgical approach that reduces complications and improves recovery after revision conversion to RYGB.

How similar studies have gone: Previous comparisons of robotic and laparoscopic bariatric procedures have shown mixed results, with some reports suggesting advantages of robotics in complex revisions but no clear consensus across studies.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients aged 18 to 70 years,
* Patients who have been informed of the objectives and conditions of the study and who have not objected to the collection of their data
* Patients who are candidates for or have undergone revision bariatric surgery with conversion to RYGB (post-ring, post-sleeve, post-OAGB)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant patient
* Patient unable to understand information: dementia, psychosis, impaired consciousness, language difficulties

Where it's running

  • Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz
    Lyon, France
    Recruiting
  • Hôpital privé de la Loire - Ramsay Santé
    Saint-Etienne, France
    Not yet recruiting

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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.
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