Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial

Staple vs. Suture in Robotic Prostatectomy

Summary

The purpose of the study is to compare the results of three standard of care surgical methods [stapling versus selective suture ligation (cut, then sew) versus single suture ligation (sew, then cut) of the dorsal venous complex (DVC)] during robotic prostate surgery to see which is better for the patient's recovery.

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The dorsal venous complex (DVC) lies on top of the prostate gland, and carries blood away from the penis. It has to be tied off, or ligated, to remove the prostate gland. The DVC lies very close to nerves that help men get and maintain erections. In addition, the DVC is close to muscles that control passing urine. How the DVC is handled during prostate surgery may result in cancer being left behind to grow and spread in the body. The purpose of this study is to compare the results of stapling versus selective suture ligation (cut, then sew) versus single suture ligation (sew, then cut) of the DVC during robotic prostate surgery to see which is better for the patient's recovery.

This research is being done because doctors do not know which of these three commonly-used methods is better to reduce blood loss and reduce the chance of cancer left behind during surgery, and regain urine control and improve erectile function after surgery. Doctors also do not know if these methods affect the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level in the blood after surgery.

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Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Males over 18 years of age
Must be scheduled to undergo standard of care robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP)
Must sign informed consent to be randomized between the three surgical arms

Exclusion Criteria:

Patient is unwilling or unable to provide informed consent

Study is for people with:

Prostate Cancer

Estimated Enrollment:

300

Study ID:

NCT03480074

Recruitment Status:

Completed

Sponsor:

Swedish Medical Center

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Swedish Medical Center
Seattle Washington, 98122, United States

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Study is for people with:

Prostate Cancer

Estimated Enrollment:

300

Study ID:

NCT03480074

Recruitment Status:

Completed

Sponsor:


Swedish Medical Center

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