Can a simple bladder tuck help men regain control after prostate surgery?
NCT ID NCT04981834
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares standard robotic prostate cancer surgery with or without an extra step called vesicopexy, which repositions the bladder to its normal place. The goal is to see if this addition helps men regain bladder control faster and improves their quality of life. About 196 men with early-stage prostate cancer who are already scheduled for robotic prostate surgery will take part.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Vesicopexy (a surgical procedure to restore the bladder to its normal position)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple surgical addition to reduce post-surgery bladder control problems and improve quality of life for prostate cancer patients.
- What could go wrong
- This trial is currently suspended, so results are unknown. The benefit may be small or not apply to all patients, and any surgery carries risks like infection or bleeding.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States
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