Use of the Maestro Robotic Platform to aid laparoscopic abdominal surgery
Official title: Application of the Maestro Surgical System for Surgical Assistance in Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery
Run by Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust · NCT07858929 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether the Maestro Robotic Platform can help surgeons perform various minimally invasive abdominal surgeries.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Portsmouth) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 13, 2026 |
| Main results expected | March 12, 2027 |
| Study ends | April 12, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07858929 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults 18 years and older undergoing minimally invasive abdominal surgery at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients whose procedures are not compatible with robotic assistance or who experience device-related limitations may not derive benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study evaluates how the Maestro Robotic Platform can assist in laparoscopic abdominal procedures across different levels of complexity and settings. It will include adult patients undergoing minimally invasive abdominal surgery at one site. Data will describe how the system is used in elective and emergency surgeries and any associated findings. The study aims to understand feasibility, workflow integration, and safety in routine surgical practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the Maestro platform could improve precision and efficiency in abdominal laparoscopic surgeries.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work with robotic assistance in laparoscopy has shown feasibility; this study adds real-world observational data for Maestro use in general surgery.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: The participant must meet ALL the following criteria to be considered eligible for the study: 1. Aged 18 years or above 2. Undergoing minimally invasive abdominal surgery 3. Participant is able to give informed consent for participation in the study. Exclusion Criteria: The participant may not enter the study if ANY of the following apply: 1. Vulnerable populations 2. Any medical, psychiatric, or occupational condition, including a history of substance abuse, that may pose additional risk or interfere with study results, as determined by the investigator
Where it's running
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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Portsmouth, United Kingdom Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.