A Pilot Study of the Use of the DaVinci Robotic System for Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Launched by MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER · Feb 29, 2008
Trial Information
Current as of August 11, 2025
Unknown status
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
The da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System (Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA) being evaluated in this pilot study consists of 3 basic components: a surgeon's console, articulated mechanical arms and sterilizable instruments. The console includes a computer, video monitor and instrument controls, and is located in the operating room adjacent to the operating room table. The console is connected via computer to the mechanical arms holding the endoscope (surgical TV camera) and sterile surgical tools (e.g., forceps, scissors, electrocautery, etc.). These arms are located immediately adjacent...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • At least 18 years f age
- • Indications for diagnostic or therapeutic approaches for benign or malignant disease of the head and neck
- • Written informed consent
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Unexplained fever and/or untreated, active infection
- • Pregnancy
- • Previous head and neck surgery precluding transoral/endoscopic/robotic procedures
- • Presence of medical conditions contraindicating general anesthesia or transoral surgical approaches
About Montefiore Medical Center
Montefiore Medical Center is a leading academic medical institution located in the Bronx, New York, renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. As a principal sponsor of clinical studies, Montefiore fosters a collaborative environment that connects researchers, healthcare professionals, and patients to explore cutting-edge therapies and improve health outcomes. With a strong emphasis on patient-centered care, the center integrates its extensive clinical expertise with robust research capabilities to address a wide range of medical conditions, contributing significantly to the advancement of medical science and clinical practice.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Bronx, New York, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Richard V Smith, MD
Study Chair
Montefiore Medical Center
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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