Plain-English translation of NCT06638593 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ ·
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether robotic-assisted surgery is a safe and effective alternative to traditional open surgery for treating complex ovarian masses in women. Researchers want to see if starting with robotic surgery—with the option to switch to open surgery if needed—works as well as the current standard approach of opening the abdomen with a larger incision from the start.
Many women with suspicious ovarian masses end up having unnecessary large abdominal surgery, even when the mass turns out to be benign (non-cancerous) or low-risk. This trial exists to explore whether the newer robotic approach could give women smaller incisions, faster recovery, and equally good safety—while avoiding overtreatment.
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If you join this trial, you will be randomly assigned to either robotic-assisted surgery or traditional open surgery. With robotic surgery, the surgeon starts with small incisions and uses a camera and robotic instruments; if it's safe to continue, the mass is removed robotically, but the surgeon can switch to open surgery anytime if needed. With open surgery, the surgeon makes a larger incision from the start. Either way, a sample of the mass is tested during surgery to guide how much tissue needs to be removed. You'll have standard preoperative appointments and follow-up care after surgery.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 9, 2026 · Not medical advice
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