Using image guidance to improve robotic surgery for prostate cancer
Feasibility of in Vivo Image-guided Navigation During Robotic Sentinel Node Removal
This study is testing whether using special imaging during robotic surgery can help doctors find and remove important lymph nodes in prostate cancer patients more safely and effectively.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 55 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | The Netherlands Cancer Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Amsterdam, North Holland) |
| Trial ID | NCT06091072 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the feasibility of using image-guided navigation during robot-assisted surgery for the removal of sentinel nodes in patients with prostate cancer. By utilizing pre-operative imaging, surgeons can gain better insights into the location of sentinel nodes relative to surrounding anatomical structures, potentially reducing complications and improving surgical outcomes. The study aims to evaluate the technical benefits of this navigation system in a clinical setting, paving the way for future studies on its clinical efficacy. This is the first feasibility study of its kind, focusing on integrating navigation techniques into robotic surgeries.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are scheduled for abdominal robotic sentinel node resection.
Not a fit: Patients with metal implants in the pelvic area or those with pacemakers or defibrillators may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved surgical outcomes and reduced morbidity for patients undergoing robotic surgery for prostate cancer.
How similar studies have performed: While image-guided navigation has shown success in open abdominal surgeries, this specific application in robotic surgery is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Scheduled for abdominal robotic sentinel node resection * ≥ 18 years old * Provided written 'informed consent' * Sentinel nodes should be fixed relative to retroperitoneal structures or major vessels. Exclusion Criteria: * Metal hip implants / implants in the pelvic area * Pacemaker, defibrillator
Where this trial is running
Amsterdam, North Holland
- Netherlands Cancer Institute — Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Laura Aguilera Saiz, MSc
- Email: l.aguilera@nki.nl
- Phone: +31205127491
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.