Robotic Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy

August 25, 2017 updated by: Lawson Health Research Institute
This is a pilot study to evaluate the role of RALRP in the management of localized prostate cancer.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

To establish a robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy programme at the University of Western Ontario/London Health Sciences Centre and to critically evaluate the role of this programme in the management of localized prostate cancer in surgical candidates Details of surgical procedure, operative outcome, patient outcome including quality of life will be collected.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

20

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Canada
    • Ontario
      • London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 4G5
        • London Health Sciences Centre

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

40 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Prostate cancer patients eligible for a radical prostatectomy

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Informed Consent
  2. Locally confined, stage T1a, T2a or T2b prostate cancer
  3. Aged 40-65 and judged by the study doctor to be a suitable candidate for a radical prostatectomy.
  4. Serum prostate specific antigen equal to or less than 10mg/ml
  5. Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate
  6. Gleason score equal to or less than 7
  7. Life expectancy of greater than 10 years.
  8. Prostate size on TRUS measurement less than 40 grams

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Patients who have undergone prior hormone therapy.
  2. Patients with a previous transurethral resectioning of the prostate (TURP)
  3. History of other cancers other than basal cell carcinoma.
  4. Patients with any prior abdominal surgery.
  5. Any condition, or history of illness or surgery than, in the opinion of the investigator, might confound the results of the study or pose additional risk to the patient (eg significant cardiovascular conditions)
  6. Patients with a large median lobe of the prostate. -

Exclusion Criteria:

-

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Robotic prostatectomy
Patients who are eligible for a radical prostatectomy will have their surgery conducted with the aid of surgical robotics.
Procedure: Laparoscopic
Patients with prostate cancer who are eligible for a radical prostatectomy will have their surgery conducted with the aid of surgical robots.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Lawson Health Research Institute

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Joseph Chin, MD< FRCSC, London Health Sciences Centre

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 4, 2004

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 30, 2016

Study Completion (Actual)

June 30, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 14, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 14, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

February 15, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

August 28, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 25, 2017

Last Verified

August 1, 2017

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • R-04-030
  • 10280

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