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Results after 50 first Endoscopic Extraperitoneal Radical Prostatectomies for Prostate Cancer.

Functional results, oncologic outcome and complications of 50 first EERPEs in a single centre without experience. A Prospective trial.

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ANZCTR
Registry ID
ACTRN12612000290897
Enrollment
50
Registered
2012-03-13
Start date
2012-05-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-01-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

EERPE is an alternative surgical method in the treatment of localised prostate cancer, but all surgeons are not yet familiar with laparoscopic skillis. This study is initiating to evaluate this procedure with regard to continence, erectile function and oncologic outcome in a single centre without previous experience.

Interventions

Endoscopic Extraperitoneal Radical Prostatectomy for localised prostate cancer. The approximate duration of the procedure is anticipated to be 180-240 minutes.

Sponsors

Gennimatas General Hospital of Thessaloniki
Lead SponsorHospital

Study design

Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Intervention model
Single group
Primary purpose
Treatment

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
40 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

Clinical localised prostate cancer. Life expectancy of greater than 10 years. The appropriate metastatic workup results are negative.

Exclusion criteria

Locally advanced disease. Metastatic disease.

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ANZCTR · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026