Robot-assisted outpatient surgery for localized prostate cancer

Pilot Feasibility Study of Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy Performed on Outpatient in Patients With Localized Prostate Cancer

Not applicable Interventional Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice · NCT04319146

This study is testing if men with localized prostate cancer can safely have robot-assisted surgery as outpatients without needing to stay in the hospital overnight.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment20 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexMale
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice Academic / other
Locations1 site (Nice, CHU De Nice)
Trial IDNCT04319146 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This pilot study evaluates the feasibility of performing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy on an outpatient basis for men with localized prostate cancer. A total of 20 patients will be enrolled at a single center and followed for one month post-surgery. The study aims to determine the success rate based on the absence of hospital admission within 24 hours after the procedure and will assess complications and urinary incontinence during follow-up. The total duration of the study, including statistical analysis and publication, is 15 months.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are men over 18 years old with localized prostate cancer who are eligible for outpatient radical prostatectomy.

Not a fit: Patients with a history of major abdominal surgery or sleep apnea syndrome may not benefit from this outpatient procedure.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could allow patients to undergo prostate cancer surgery with reduced hospital stays and quicker recovery times.

How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific outpatient robot-assisted technique is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Men
* Older than 18 years old, if\> 70 years old, then patient having had a favorable onco-geriatric consultation (Balducci 2 and life expectancy\> 10 years)
* Patient with localized prostate cancer applying for radical prostatectomy treatment
* Patient accepting outpatient surgery
* Radical prostatectomy performed as first-line treatment
* BMI \<35
* ASA score \<3
* Accompanying person available (taxi authorized) to ensure return home
* Have quick access to a telephone line
* Patient who signed their informed consent
* Patient covered by social security or other health insurance

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of major abdominal surgery
* History of pelvic radiotherapy
* History of major urogenital malformation
* Sleep apnea syndrome
* Taking the following drugs within 48 hours (Plavix®, anti-vitamin K / curative LMWH)
* Contraindication to ambulatory medical care
* Inability to understand and sign the informed consent and to complete the self-questionnaires
* Vulnerable people

Where this trial is running

Nice, CHU De Nice

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.
Conditions Prostate Cancer
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