Nerve grafting to preserve erections after prostate removal
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if a nerve grafting technique can help preserve erectile function after robotic surgery for high-risk localized prostate cancer. It may be an option for men with good preoperative erectile function.
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Who can take part
- You have high-risk localized prostate cancer (Gleason 8 or higher, PSA 20 or higher, or tumor beyond the prostate on MRI).
- You are scheduled for standard robotic prostate removal.
- You have good erectile function before surgery (score of 17 or higher on a standardized questionnaire).
- You have not had previous pelvic surgery or radiation.
- You have not had prior focal therapy for prostate cancer.
- You are able to complete questionnaires or have someone to help you.
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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