Assessing post-operative complications after laparoscopic nephrectomy for kidney cancer

Study of Post-operative Complications After Laparoscopic Outpatient Nephrectomy in Patients With Localised Kidney Cancer

GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche · NCT06532422

This study looks at the complications that might happen within a month after patients have outpatient laparoscopic surgery to remove a kidney due to cancer.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment50 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorGCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche (other)
Locations1 site (Lyon)
Trial IDNCT06532422 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the incidence of post-operative complications occurring within one month following outpatient laparoscopic nephrectomy for localized kidney cancer. Adult patients scheduled for this procedure will be identified during their initial consultation with a urological surgeon. The study will involve monitoring these patients post-surgery to gather data on any complications that arise. It is a single-centre, non-comparative study designed to provide insights into the safety and outcomes of outpatient nephrectomy.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 with localized kidney cancer who are scheduled for outpatient laparoscopic nephrectomy.

Not a fit: Patients requiring emergency interventions or those not eligible for outpatient treatment may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of post-operative risks, leading to improved patient management and outcomes after nephrectomy.

How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have been conducted, this specific observational approach to outpatient nephrectomy complications is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients over 18 ;
* Localised kidney cancer ;
* Validation of curative treatment at a multidisciplinary consultation meeting;
* Partial or total laparoscopic nephrectomy scheduled on an outpatient basis;
* Membership of a social security scheme or receiving State Medical Aid;
* Patient able to understand the information relating to the study, to read the information leaflet and who has given his/her oral non-objection.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Emergency intervention ;
* Patient not eligible for outpatient treatment;
* Long-term curative anti-coagulant treatment ;
* Resident more than 100km from the clinic;
* Home alone on the first night;
* Patient of protected age (under guardianship or curatorship, or deprived of liberty).

Where this trial is running

Lyon

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Kidney Cancer

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.