Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Robot-assisted radical cystectomy: effects on blood loss, pain, and transfusions

Official title: Prospective Evaluation of Robot-assisted Cystectomies With Regard to Blood Loss, Pain and Transfusion Requirements.

Run by Goethe University · NCT07008261 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This trial will test whether robot-assisted bladder removal (radical cystectomy), with or without bladder reconstruction, leads to less blood loss, less postoperative pain, and fewer transfusions for people scheduled for radical cystectomy.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorGoethe University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Frankfurt am Main)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 1, 2025
Main results expectedMay 30, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedSeptember 2, 2025
Trial IDNCT07008261 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults scheduled for a planned radical cystectomy at the participating center who do not have ASA class V or a known coagulation disorder would be ideal candidates.

Probably not a fit

Patients with ASA class V, known coagulation disorders, or those receiving open (non-robotic) cystectomy are unlikely to benefit from this robot-focused observational protocol.

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

What this trial studies

This is a prospective observational study at a tertiary care center that will follow patients undergoing planned robot-assisted radical cystectomy, with or without bladder reconstruction. Researchers will record intraoperative blood loss, postoperative pain scores, and transfusion requirements, using standard clinical measurements and hospital records. Patients with ASA V classification or known coagulation disorders are excluded. The study is non-randomized and aims to describe outcomes associated with the robot-assisted approach in routine clinical practice.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could support wider use of robot-assisted cystectomy to reduce blood loss, pain, and the need for transfusions, potentially improving recovery.

How similar studies have gone: Previous comparisons of robot-assisted versus open radical cystectomy have suggested reduced blood loss and transfusion rates in some series, but results are mixed and high-quality prospective data remain limited.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* planned radical cystectomy

Exclusion Criteria:

* ASA classification V
* Previously known coagulation disorder

Where it's running

  • Uniklinikum
    Frankfurt am Main, Germany
    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.
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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.