Comparing two keyhole surgery methods for early lung cancer removal
Compares robotic and video-assisted keyhole surgery to remove early lung cancer.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Lung cAncer Robotic Comparative Study
Key facts
- Where
- Copenhagen, DenmarkSee the site
Where in Denmark
- Copenhagen University Hospital, RigshospitaletCopenhagen, DenmarkTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Intuitive Surgical
- Trial code
- NCT06038227
- Record updated
- 14 September 2026
- Original description
To compare outcomes of minimally invasive surgical techniques for the treatment of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer.Read full original descriptionShow less
Comparing Outcomes for Minimally Invasive Techniques for Anatomic Lung Resection for Cancer - A Prospective, Comparative, Non-randomized, Open Label Post-market Observational Cohort Study Within Europe
To compare outcomes of minimally invasive surgical techniques for the treatment of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer.
Inclusion: Patient diagnosed with clinical stage IA1-2 non-small cell lung cancer at time of procedure; Patient scheduled to undergo minimally invasive surgery for NSCLC with either da Vinci robotic assisted surgery or VATs; Aged ≥ 18 years; Must be willing and able to comply with study requirements; Must indicate their understanding of the study and willingness to participate by signing an appropriate informed consent form.
Exclusion: Patient receiving a lobectomy/segmentectomy as an emergency procedure; Patients receiving a lobectomy/segmentectomy for metastatic cancer; Patients with clinical stage IA3, II, III, and IV lung cancer; Patients scheduled to receive a bilobectomy or sleeve-lobectomy; Mental incapacity to understand or consent to study procedures; Anticipated difficulty for patient to comply with protocol requirements; Unable to comply with the follow up schedule; Pregnant or are planning to become pregnant during the study; Life expectancy < 12 months.