Robot-assisted kidney removal with single-layer closure
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a new robot-assisted surgical technique for removing a kidney (radical nephrectomy) that uses a single-layer closure and no drain tube. It may help patients who need their kidney removed for any reason have a smoother recovery.
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Who can take part
- You need a kidney removed (radical nephrectomy) for any medical reason.
- You must be healthy enough to undergo laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery.
- Your blood pressure and blood sugar must be well-controlled before surgery.
- You must have a working kidney on the opposite side (not a single kidney or nonfunctioning other kidney).
- You are not having surgery on other organs at the same time.
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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