Checking lymph node surgery impact in men having prostate removal
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study looks at whether removing lymph nodes during prostate removal helps predict outcomes in men whose scans do not show spread. It may help improve how doctors decide who benefits from lymph node surgery based on your risk level and scan results.
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Who can take part
- You are a man age 18 or older
- Your prostate cancer risk estimate for lymph node spread is 5% to 20% (Briganti risk score)
- Your PSMA PET/CT scan does not show metastases (no visible spread)
- Your planned standard treatment includes radical prostatectomy (often robot-assisted or laparoscopic)
- You must be able to sign informed consent
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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