New barbed stitch may speed up prostate cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT06055946

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a special barbed suture (Symmcora Longterm) used to reconnect the bladder after robotic prostate removal for prostate cancer. Researchers measured how long the stitching took and checked for leaks or other problems up to 6 months after surgery. The goal was to see if this suture is faster than older methods without causing more complications.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

bidirectional barbed suture (Symmcora Longterm)

What this could lead to

If successful, this suture could make a specific step in prostate cancer surgery faster and safer.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed observational study without a control group, so results may not apply broadly. The suture is already approved, so the main question is whether it improves surgical time without added risk.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

prostate cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón

    Madrid, 28007, Spain

  • Hospital Universitario Rey Juan Carlos

    Móstoles, Madrid, 28933, Spain