The Rise in Robotic Atypical Segmentectomies

March 3, 2026 updated by: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

The Rise in Robotic Atypical Segmentectomies: A Large Cancer Center Experience

This study investigates the increased rate of robotic atypical segmentectomies. Segmentectomy refers to removing a section of a lobe of the lung. Reviewing patients' data retrospectively may help researchers determine whether robotic surgery has led to an increase in atypical segmentectomy.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To evaluate the rate of increase in robotic segmentectomies performed at our institution per year.

II. To evaluate the rate of typical and atypical segmentectomies performed at our institution per year.

III. To characterize the differences in robotic versus other types of resections such as open and VATS (video-assisted thoracic surgery).

OUTLINE:

Patients' medical records are reviewed retrospectively.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

600

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Texas
      • Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
        • Recruiting
        • M D Anderson Cancer Center
        • Contact:
          • David C. Rice
          • Phone Number: 713-563-9153
        • Principal Investigator:
          • David C. Rice

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients who underwent a lung resection from 2004 to 2019

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who underwent a lung resection from 2004 to 2019

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Only
  • Time Perspectives: Retrospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Observational (medical record review)
Patients' medical records are reviewed retrospectively.
Other: Electronic Health Record Review
Review of medical records

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Rate of change in robotic segmentectomies
Time Frame: Up to 2 years
Up to 2 years
Rate of typical and atypical segmentectomies
Time Frame: Up to 2 years
Up to 2 years
Differences in robotic versus other types of resections such as open and video-assisted thoracic surgery
Time Frame: Up to 2 years
Up to 2 years

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: David C Rice, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

September 15, 2020

Primary Completion (Estimated)

April 30, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

April 30, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 19, 2020

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 19, 2020

First Posted (Actual)

November 25, 2020

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 5, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 3, 2026

Last Verified

March 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2020-0696 (Other Identifier: M D Anderson Cancer Center)
  • NCI-2020-10080 (Registry Identifier: CTRP (Clinical Trial Reporting Program))

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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