Robot-assisted radical cystectomy: effects on blood loss, pain, and transfusions
Prospective Evaluation of Robot-assisted Cystectomies With Regard to Blood Loss, Pain and Transfusion Requirements.
Goethe University · NCT07008261
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 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Goethe University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Frankfurt am Main) |
| Trial ID | NCT07008261 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
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.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * planned radical cystectomy Exclusion Criteria: * ASA classification V * Previously known coagulation disorder
Where this trial is running
Frankfurt am Main
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Transfusions, Cystectomy, Blood Loss Requiring Transfusion, Anaemia, Anaemia Postoperative, Pain, Postoperative