Lymph node removal for urologic cancers with advanced imaging
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study uses a special MRI scanner in the operating room to help guide lymph node removal during surgery for urologic cancers like bladder, prostate, testicular, kidney, urethral, or penile cancer. It aims to see if this real-time imaging can make the surgery more precise.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have or are suspected to have a urologic cancer (bladder, prostate, testicular, kidney, urethral, or penile).
- You have had a CT, PET, or MRI scan at Brigham and Women's Hospital in the past month.
- You are scheduled to have a minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery to remove lymph nodes for your cancer.
- You are able to have general anesthesia and do not have a severe allergy to contrast dye.
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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