Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial
Dorsal Penile Block for Post-Robotic Prostatectomy Foley Discomfort
Summary
The indwelling urethral foley is a major source of discomfort following radical prostatectomy. Our hypothesis is that intra-operative dorsal penile nerve block with bupivacaine may decrease immediate post-operative foley discomfort.
Full Description
Patients undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) will be randomized in a double-blind placebo controlled manner to undergo penile ring block injection at the time of skin incision closure. A visual analog scale (VAS) based questionnaire including newly developed foley discomfort scores will be administered at various time points post-operatively.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
age 40 years and above,
diagnosis of prostate cancer,
electing to undergo robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
Exclusion Criteria:
allergy to bupivacaine or amide-type local anesthetics,
chronic pain condition,
recently or currently on narcotics,
genital abnormalities
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There is 1 Location for this study
New York New York, 10032, United States
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