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Tumor Rupture During Robotic Partial Nephrectomy
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona
Summary
The RUPTURE Project is a multi-center observational study aiming to understand tumor rupture during robotic partial nephrectomy (RAPN), a minimally invasive surgery used to treat kidney tumors. Tumor rupture-an unintended break of the tumor capsule during surgery-occurs in about 10-15% of cases but is poorly studied. This event may increase the risk of cancer recurrence or spread, but its true impact is still unclear. The study includes adult patients who experienced a tumor rupture during RAPN. Researchers will collect data on patient and tumor characteristics, surgical techniques, how the rupture occurred and was managed, and long-term outcomes. Follow-up visits will monitor for recurrence, metastases, and survival for up to five years. No experimental treatments or extra procedures are involved; only standard care is followed. By analyzing at least 100 cases from various hospitals, the study hopes to clarify whether tumor rupture affects prognosis and to identify risk factors and best practices for managing it. This could help improve patient safety, surgical strategies, and future clinical guidelines. All data are handled confidentially, and participation is voluntary.
Official title: A Retro-Prospective Observational Study on Causes, Characteristics, Intraoperative Management and Impact on Prognosis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2025-09
Completion Date
2030-12
Last Updated
2025-07-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
robot-assisted partial nephrectomy
Robotic-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy (RAPN) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed with the help of a robotic system to remove a kidney tumor while preserving as much healthy kidney tissue as possible. It is commonly used to treat small to medium-sized kidney tumors. Thanks to the precision of robotic technology, RAPN offers faster recovery, less postoperative pain, and fewer complications compared to traditional open surgery.
Locations (1)
AOUI Verona
Verona, Italy