Modifications to Radical Prostatectomy: Feasibility Study
Prostate Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Prostate Cancer focused on measuring Prostate, Radical Prostatectomy, urethral irrigation, fascial suturing, 09-051
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients scheduled for radical prostatectomy for the treatment of prostate cancer with one of the consenting surgeons at MSKCC.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Prior treatment for prostate cancer: radiation, hormonal therapy, chemotherapy or focal therapy.
Sites / Locations
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
urethral irrigation but no fascial suturing, QOL forms
fascial suturing but no urethral irrigation, QOL forms
both urethral irrigation and fascial suturing, QOL forms
neither urethral irrigation nor fascial suturing, QOL forms
The anterior two-thirds of the urethra is divided exposing a Foley catheter that was placed at the beginning of the procedure. Irrigation of the urethra may prevent spread of prostate cancer cells to tissue that is not removed during surgery. The urethra is irrigated with 60 cc of sterile water as it is withdrawn from the patient to 'wash' the urethra.
For patients undergoing fascial suturing only, after the initial placement of the suture through the urethra a second bite is taken deeply into the fascia of the lateral pelvic fascia.