Can a video game teach surgeons to remove prostate cancer?
NCT ID NCT00999960
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether an online video simulator helps surgeons learn laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, a surgery for prostate cancer. It enrolled 29 surgeons who were new to the procedure, comparing those who used the simulator to those who did not. The trial was terminated early, so the results are limited.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that online simulators help surgeons learn complex procedures more quickly, potentially improving patient outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was terminated early with very few participants, so results are limited and may not be reliable. It only looked at surgeon learning, not direct patient benefits.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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HOPITAL SAINT-LOUIS Service d'urologie
Paris, 75010, France
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