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Clinical trial Recruiting at 9 sites Observational Ages 18 and up Men only

Comparing different surgical methods for prostate cancer treatment

Official title: Comparison of Radical Prostatectomy for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer, Performed by Robot-assisted or Standard Laparoscopy or by Laparotomy : a Multicentric Prospective Study.

Run by Elsan · NCT04638088 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing which surgical method—robot-assisted laparoscopy, conventional laparoscopy, or laparotomy—works best for treating prostate cancer and how they affect urinary and erectile function after surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexMen only
Enrollment2000 (estimated)
SponsorElsan
Academic / other
Locations30 sites (Agen and 29 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 8, 2021
Main results expectedJuly 21, 2025
Study endsApril 30, 2030
Registry record updatedApril 21, 2026
Trial IDNCT04638088 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients scheduled for a planned radical prostatectomy.

Probably not a fit

Patients who refuse consent or lack French Health Care Insurance coverage 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 study evaluates the effectiveness of robot-assisted laparoscopy, conventional laparoscopy, and laparotomy in performing radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. It aims to assess urinary and erectile function outcomes before and after surgery to determine the benefits of each surgical approach. The study addresses the lack of prior validation for robotic surgery in this context and seeks to provide reliable data to inform healthcare authorities and patients. By analyzing a large cohort of patients, the study hopes to clarify the real benefits of robotic surgery compared to traditional methods.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the most effective surgical approach for prostate cancer, potentially improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have indicated mixed results regarding robotic surgery's advantages, highlighting the need for this comprehensive evaluation.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* patient hospitalized for a planned radical prostatectomy

Exclusion Criteria:

* Consent refusal from the patient
* Patients protected by law (Art.L 1121-5, 1121-6, 1121-8 du Code de la santé publique)
* Absence of a French Health Care Insurance coverage

Where it's running

  • Clinique Esquirol Saint Hilaire
    Agen, France     Recruiting
  • Clinique Keraudren - CHPB
    Brest, France     Recruiting
  • Centre Médico-Chirurgical Les Cèdres
    Brive-la-Gaillarde, France     Recruiting
  • Polyclinique Montréal
    Carcassonne, France     Recruiting
  • Pôle Santé République
    Clermont-Ferrand, France     Recruiting
  • Clinique Emailleurs-Colombier
    Limoges, France     Recruiting
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  • Polyclinique de Poitiers
    Poitiers, France     Recruiting
  • Clinique du Renaison
    Roanne, France     Recruiting
  • Clinique Ambroise Paré
    Toulouse, France     Recruiting
  • Clinique Rhône Durance
    Avignon, France     Completed
  • Hôpital Privé La Châtaigneraie
    Beaumont, France     Completed
  • Clinique St Vincent
    Besançon, France     Completed
  • Polyclinique de Franche Comté
    Besançon, France     Completed
  • Clinique de Saint Augustin
    Bordeaux, France     Completed
  • Polyclinique Médipôle Saint-Roch
    Cabestany, France     Completed
  • Polyclinique du Parc
    Caen, France     Completed
  • Hôpital Privé Saint-François
    Désertines, France     Withdrawn
  • Clinique Cap-d'Or
    La Seyne-sur-Mer, France     Completed
  • Pôle Santé Sud
    Le Mans, France     Completed
  • Polyclinique de Limoges
    Limoges, France     Completed
  • Clinique Claude Bernard
    Metz, France     Withdrawn
  • Polyclinique de Gentilly
    Nancy, France     Completed
  • Clinique Saint-Augustin
    Nantes, France     Completed
  • Polyclinique Grand Sud
    Nîmes, France     Completed
  • Polyclinique Les Fleurs
    Ollioules, France     Completed
  • Clinique Guillaume De Varye
    Saint-Doulchard, France     Completed
  • Centre clinical
    Soyaux, France     Completed
  • Clinique de l'Estrée
    Stains, France     Completed
  • Polyclinique Vauban
    Valenciennes, France     Completed
  • Hôpital privé Océane
    Vannes, France     Completed

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How to take part

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.