Robot surgery vs. traditional: which prostate cancer treatment costs less?
NCT ID NCT01577836
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at the total cost of two types of prostate cancer surgery over 5 years: robot-assisted surgery using the da Vinci system and traditional open surgery. Researchers tracked medical expenses and patient outcomes in 90 men with localized prostate cancer. The goal was to see which approach is more cost-effective without directly testing a new treatment.
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Locations
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APHM - Hôpital de la Conception
Marseille, 13385, France
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CHU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau
Nîmes, 30029, France
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Clinique Beau Soleil
Montpellier, 34070, France