Less may be more: prostate cancer surgery trial tests lymph node removal
NCT ID NCT07308990
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether removing fewer lymph nodes during prostate cancer surgery is as safe and effective as removing more. Researchers will compare two groups of 800 men with prostate cancer who are having their prostate removed. One group will have a limited lymph node removal, the other a more extensive one. The goal is to see if the less invasive approach can reduce complications without increasing the risk of cancer spreading.
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 help doctors know exactly how many lymph nodes to remove during prostate cancer surgery, balancing cancer control with fewer complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study comparing two surgical approaches, not testing a new drug. Results may not change standard practice immediately, and individual patient factors could affect outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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N.N. Alexandrov National Cancer Centre
RECRUITINGLyasny, Minsk Oblast, 223040, Belarus
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