Laparoscopic vs. robotic partial nephrectomy for kidney tumors
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of minimally invasive surgery—laparoscopic and robotic-assisted—to remove kidney tumors while saving as much healthy kidney tissue as possible. It aims to see which approach leads to better outcomes and recovery for patients with small, early-stage kidney cancers.
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Who can take part
- You have a small kidney tumor (stage T1) that is confined to the kidney.
- You are healthy enough to undergo surgery to remove just the tumor and part of the kidney.
- Your tumor is no larger than 7 cm (about 2.8 inches).
- Your cancer has not spread to other parts of the body or become locally advanced.
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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