Testing no-clamp, no-suture robot kidney surgery
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study is testing a special technique in robot-assisted kidney surgery where the blood supply to the kidney is not clamped and the tumor is removed without sutures. It may reduce damage to healthy kidney tissue and speed recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- Your kidney tumor is 7 cm or smaller.
- Imaging shows the tumor hasn't invaded the collecting system (the part that drains urine).
- You are scheduled for a robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN).
- There is no sign that the cancer has spread to lymph nodes or other organs.
- You have not had prior systemic therapy (like targeted therapy, immunotherapy, or chemotherapy).
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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