Cystectomy
Conditions
Keywords
cystectomy
Brief summary
The objective of this study is to obtain bladder tissue specimens from patients otherwise undergoing cystectomy for use in research and training of personnel at Tengion, Inc.
Interventions
No intervention. Tissue procurement study.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Subjects 18 to 90 years and undergoing a cystectomy surgery * Willing and able to give signed informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Known active infection * Known colonization with MRSA or VRE * Receipt of blood or blood products for transfusion during the previous 3 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluation of bladder tissue from patients underogoing radical cystectomy | ongoing throughout study |
Countries
United States