The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of a hemostatic gelatine-thrombin matrix during athermal nerve-sparing prostate resection compared to conventional hemostasis using electrocautery in patients with localized prostate cancer and to investigate effects on postoperative erectile function and continence.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
50
Hemostatic gelatin-thrombin matrix is used for hemostasis during nerve-sparing dissection of the prostate.
Mono- and bipolar electrocautery and surgical clips are used for hemostasis during nerve-sparing dissection of the prostate.
Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital
Frankfurt/M., Germany
RECRUITINGPostoperative erectile function
Postoperative erectile function compared to preoperative status assessed validated questionnaires.
Time frame: 12 months
Postoperative continence
Postoperative continence compared to preoperative status assessed by validated questionnaires.
Time frame: 12 months
Intraoperative bloodloss
Amount of blood collected in the suction during surgery.
Time frame: During surgery
Intra- and postoperative complications
Intra- and postoperative complications associated to the study´s intervention.
Time frame: Perioperative period
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