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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Goethe University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Frankfurt am Main) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | May 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 2, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07008261 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
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Uniklinikum
Frankfurt am Main, Germany Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Armin Flinspach N PD. Dr. med. habil., M.D.
- Email: armin.flinspach@unimedizin-ffm.de
- Phone: +49 69 6301 84136
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.