Status:
TERMINATED
Transrectal Ultrasound Imaging of the Prostate Gland and Neurovascular Bundles During Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
Lead Sponsor:
Johns Hopkins University
Conditions:
Prostate Cancer
Eligibility:
MALE
35-75 years
Phase:
EARLY_PHASE1
Brief Summary
Neurovascular bundle (NVB) contains capsular vessels to the prostate and cavernous nerves that provides the macroscopic landmark used during nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy. The preservation of NV...
Detailed Description
During surgery for prostate cancer, precise resection of the tumor-containing prostate gland and preservation of the neurovascular bundle (NVB) are critical in preventing tumor recurrence and potency ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients scheduled for a Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy operation
- Patients must be between the ages of 35 and 75
- Patients must not have one of the above listed exclusion criteria
- Patients must be able to understand and willing to adhere to the study protocol
Exclusion
- Patients less than 35 years of age and over 75 years of age
- Patients with previous rectal surgery
- Patients with anal stenosis that prevents the TRUS probe insertion
- Patients with extensive abdominal surgery
- Patients with inadequate bowel prep
- Patients who are unwilling or unable to sign informed consent
- Patients on anticoagulation medication (e.g., coumadin, lovenox, or heparin)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
6 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00952666
Start Date
November 1 2008
End Date
December 1 2009
Last Update
September 13 2010
Active Locations (1)
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1
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21287