Comparing Early Complications of Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy Done as Outpatient Versus Inpatient Procedure

What this Trial Is About

This clinical trial focuses on men with prostate cancer who are candidates for radical prostatectomy. It aims to compare outpatient versus inpatient robot-assisted radical prostatectomy to determine if managing the procedure as an outpatient leads to similar rates of early post-operative complications. The study evaluates early recovery outcomes and overall patient experience after surgery. Participants will undergo robot-assisted radical prostatectomy either as outpatients or inpatients. The trial compares these two approaches by monitoring early complications from the day of surgery up to eight days afterward. Additional outcomes evaluated include surgery duration, blood loss, recovery of urinary and erectile function, stress and anxiety levels around surgery, patient satisfaction, and longer-term follow-up for up to five years. During the study, participants will visit the clinic at 45 days, 6 months, and annually up to 5 years for check-ups and tests. They will complete surveys on urinary and erectile function, stress, anxiety, satisfaction, and quality of life for six months. Participants are also asked to keep diaries recording treatments and care procedures. Researchers will track hospital readmissions, complications, and economic and social costs related to patient care throughout the follow-up period.

Prospective Comparative Study Evaluating the Early Complications of Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy Performed as an Outpatient Versus an Inpatient Procedure.