Robot vs. laparoscopy for partial kidney removal
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two minimally invasive ways to remove kidney tumors—one using a robot and one using traditional small-instrument surgery (laparoscopy). The goal is to see which technique leads to better outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 99 years old.
- You have kidney cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body, confirmed by a CT scan.
- You are a candidate for a partial nephrectomy using small incisions (laparoscopy or robot).
- You are not pregnant.
- You have no medical reason that would make surgery or robot-assisted surgery unsafe.
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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