Hidden cost of robotic surgery: new study tracks financial strain in cancer patients

NCT ID NCT06955910

First seen May 12, 2026 ยท Last updated May 12, 2026

Summary

This study looks at the financial burden (called financial toxicity) that people face after having robotic surgery for prostate, bladder, or kidney cancer. Researchers will ask 120 patients to fill out questionnaires about their expenses, travel costs, and support needs. The goal is to understand which patients struggle most financially and what factors contribute to that burden.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istituto Oncologico Veneto

    Padova, Italy/Padova, 35128, Italy

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