New robotic vs. standard surgery for early prostate cancer
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial compares a new robotic surgical technique (with a special urethra repair) to standard robotic surgery and laparoscopic surgery for men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer that has not spread. The goal is to see which approach best preserves urinary control.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with prostate cancer for the first time.
- Your doctor plans to remove your prostate as a cure.
- You are 80 years old or younger.
- You agree to be randomly assigned to one of the three surgical methods.
- You can fill out questionnaires on your own.
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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