UnknownPhase 3

A Trial Comparing - Robotic Assisted Versus Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy For Small Renal Masses

Canada104 participantsStarted 2021-12

Plain-language summary

A prospective, randomized, controlled trial including patients who are diagnosed with a small renal mass (\<4 cm) amenable to resection using either RALPN or LPN.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Patients at least 18 years of age and capable of giving informed consent
✓. Patients scheduled for treatment of a renal tumor suitable to undergo LPN /RALPN
✓. Patients with SRMs (tumor(s) ≤ 4 cm)

Exclusion criteria

✕. Large tumors \> 4.0cm
✕. Unable to have a general anesthetic
✕. Unable to comply with post-operative follow-up protocol
✕. Uncorrectable bleeding diathesis
✕. Tumors unsuitable for LPN/RALPN technique
✕. Evidence of metastatic disease
✕. Prior surgery on the affected kidney
✕. Ectopic or malrotated kidney

What they're measuring

Warm ischemia time

Timeframe: Duration of the Surgical Procedure (Nephrectomy)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02933398

SponsorSt. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-12

Contact for this trial

Anil Kapoor, MD, FRCSC

905-522-1155 akapoor@mcmaster.ca

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