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Official title Clinical Trial Addressing the Best Surgical Approach for Partial Nephrectomy With Single Port Robotic System in the Management of Localized Renal Cell Carcinoma
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07234409
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to find out which surgical position is safer and works better for patients candidate to robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) - a minimally invasive procedure to remove a small kidney tumor while preserving healthy kidney tissue. During this operation, the patient can be placed in two different positions: the standard flank position, where the patient lies on their side a newer supine position, where the patient lies on their back using a technique called Supine Anterior Retroperitoneal Approach (SARA).
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥ 18 years;
- Presence of a single, unilateral, primary renal mass ≤ 7 cm in diameter (clinical stage cT1) documented CT scan
- No evidence of systemic disease or lymph node involvement;
- Candidate for robot-assisted partial nephrectomy using the Da Vinci SP platform;
- Signed informed consent
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age ≥ 18 years;
- Presence of a single, unilateral, primary renal mass ≤ 7 cm in diameter (clinical stage cT1) documented CT scan
- No evidence of systemic disease or lymph node involvement;
- Candidate for robot-assisted partial nephrectomy using the Da Vinci SP platform;
- Signed informed consent
- Absence of solitary kidney status
- No previous partial nephrectomy/ies on the same kidney
- Absence of preoperative chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 5
- Absence of any condition that makes mandatory or significantly more adequate the choice of a specific approach over the others (e.g., multiple previous major abdominal surgeries, horseshoe kidney, presence of stomas)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Milan, Italy
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Milan, Italy. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.