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Ejaculatory Behavior and Seminal Vesicle Size During Radical Prostatectomy
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if recent ejaculation or abstinence before surgery affects seminal vesicle size and dissection-related surgical factors in adult men with prostate cancer undergoing radical prostatectomy. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does ejaculation within 36 hours before surgery reduce seminal vesicle size compared to abstinence of 72 hours or more? Does seminal vesicle size affect the ease or difficulty of surgical dissection during radical prostatectomy? Researchers will compare an ejaculation group to an abstinence group to see if seminal vesicle volume and intraoperative surgical parameters differ between them. Participants will: Follow specific instructions to either ejaculate or abstain before surgery Undergo a transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) to measure seminal vesicle size after anesthesia but before surgery Have their surgical dissection time and difficulty rated by the operating surgeon
Official title: Impact of Preoperative Ejaculation or Abstinence on Seminal Vesicle Size and Intraoperative Dissection Parameters During Radical Prostatectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2025-12-01
Completion Date
2026-10-09
Last Updated
2025-12-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Recent Ejaculation
Participants are instructed to ejaculate at least once within 36 hours prior to radical prostatectomy. This behavioral intervention is used to evaluate its effect on seminal vesicle volume and intraoperative dissection parameters.
Preoperative Abstinence
Participants are instructed to abstain from ejaculation for at least 72 hours prior to radical prostatectomy. This behavioral intervention is used to assess whether prolonged seminal vesicle filling affects intraoperative anatomy and dissection.
Locations (1)
National Taiwan University Cancer Center
Taipei, Outside U.S./Canada, Taiwan