New surgical technique may help men regain bladder control faster after prostate cancer surgery
NCT ID NCT07305142
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two robot-assisted surgical techniques for removing the prostate in men with prostate cancer. One method uses a combined posterior-anterior-lateral (PAL) approach, while the other uses a traditional posterior approach. The goal was to see which technique leads to better urinary continence and recovery. Sixty participants were randomly assigned to one of the two procedures.
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Active substance
Robot-assisted surgical procedure (PAL combined approach vs posterior approach)
What this could lead to
If successful, the PAL approach could improve early urinary continence after prostate cancer surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Surgical risks like bleeding or complications remain.
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
Zhengzhou, Henan, China