Comparing two kidney surgery stitching methods
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests two different ways to stitch the kidney after removing a tumor. It aims to see which method works better for patients with kidney cancer who need partial kidney removal.
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Who can take part
- You have a kidney tumor confirmed by CT or MRI scan
- You are scheduled for surgery to remove only part of your kidney
- You are expected to live at least 6 more months
- You are generally active and able to do daily tasks (ECOG score 0 or 1)
- If you had previous cancer treatment, side effects have mostly resolved
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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