Confocal Microscopy to Check Prostate Cancer Surgery Margins
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special microscope can help surgeons see cancer margins (edges) during prostate removal surgery to make sure all cancer is removed. It may help surgeons make real-time decisions about how much tissue to remove.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread locally (stages T2-T3a) but not to lymph nodes or distant sites
- Healthy enough to have robot-assisted prostate removal surgery
- Your surgical team has decided not to try to preserve nerves on at least one side of your prostate based on imaging and biopsy results
- Able to read English and understand the study information to give informed consent
- Have not received hormone therapy (ADT) before surgery
- Have not had previous prostate cancer treatment like radiation, chemotherapy, or focal therapy
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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