Effects of head-down position on thinking after robotic prostate surgery in older men
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This study looks at how being in a steep head-down position during robotic prostate surgery may affect older men's thinking and memory after the operation.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older
- You have an ASA physical status score of II or III (a standard way to rate your health before surgery)
- You are scheduled to have a robotic radical prostatectomy (surgery to remove the prostate with a robot)
- You do not have any history of brain or nerve problems (like dementia, stroke, or Parkinson's disease)
- You are willing to take part in the study
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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