Outpatient vs. inpatient robotic prostate removal study
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study compares recovery experiences for men having robot-assisted prostate removal surgery as an outpatient (going home the same day) versus staying overnight in the hospital. It looks at early complications to see which approach might work better for eligible patients.
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Who can take part
- You are a man aged 18 or older.
- You have prostate cancer and your medical team has recommended robot-assisted surgery to remove the prostate (radical prostatectomy).
- You agree to follow all pre- and post-surgery instructions, have a ride home and someone to stay with you for 24 hours, and stay overnight if your doctors decide it's needed.
- You have not had prior treatments for prostate cancer like brachytherapy, radiation therapy, or targeted therapy.
- You are not currently participating in another clinical trial that restricts 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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