Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Assessing post-operative complications after laparoscopic nephrectomy for kidney cancer

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

Run by GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche · NCT06532422 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment50 (estimated)
SponsorGCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Lyon)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 13, 2024
Main results expectedSeptember 2026
Study endsSeptember 2026
Registry record updatedApril 1, 2026
Trial IDNCT06532422 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

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

Probably not a fit

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

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

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

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running

  • Clinique de la Sauvegarde
    Lyon, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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