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Laparoscopic vs Robotic Surgery for Adrenalectomy

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Eren Berber, MD
Research Sponsored by The Cleveland Clinic
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Diagnosis of an adrenal tumor/pathology planned for a minimally invasive adrenalectomy at the department of endocrine surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Patients planned for a partial adrenalectomy
Requirement for an open adrenalectomy based on imaging studies suggesting an aggressive cancer
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3 days
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is comparing two different surgical methods for removing adrenal glands: Laparoscopic and Robotic lateral transabdominal adrenalectomy. The goal is to see which method leads to better outcomes

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals who require an adrenalectomy, a surgery to remove one or both adrenal glands. Participants should be suitable candidates for minimally invasive surgery but specific conditions that would exclude someone from participating are not listed.
What is being tested?
The study compares two types of minimally invasive surgeries: laparoscopic and robotic lateral transabdominal adrenalectomy. It aims to evaluate patient outcomes and the efficiency and perspectives of surgeons using these methods.
What are the potential side effects?
While the side effects are not explicitly detailed in this summary, typical risks may include pain, bleeding, infection, damage to nearby organs, and general anesthesia complications.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am diagnosed with an adrenal tumor and scheduled for a minimally invasive surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I am scheduled for a surgery to remove part of my adrenal gland.
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I need surgery to remove my adrenal gland due to aggressive cancer.
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I've had many surgeries, making less invasive procedures not an option.
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I am scheduled for surgery to remove one of my adrenal glands.
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I do not have any mental incapacity or language barriers that prevent understanding.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3 days
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 days for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Skin-to-skin operative time
Secondary study objectives
Conversion to robotic or laparoscopic approach
Cost
Hospital stay
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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: 27 patients assigned to laparoscopic transabdominal adrenalectomyActive Control1 Intervention
Group II: 27 patients assigned to robotic transabdominal adrenalectomyActive Control1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The Cleveland ClinicLead Sponsor
1,049 Previous Clinical Trials
1,370,681 Total Patients Enrolled
Eren Berber, MDPrincipal InvestigatorThe Cleveland Clinic
~36 spots leftby Dec 2025
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