Clinical Trial to Evaluate Post-Operative Outcomes of Ureteral Stent vs Ureteral Stent Free Radical Cystectomy
Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate Post-Operative Outcomes of Ureteral Stent vs Ureteral Stent Free Radical Cystectomy
About This Trial
Subjects will be randomized into 2 groups (stent or no stent) prior to radical cystectomy with ileal conduit urinary diversion (RCIC). They will follow the standard of care and be enrolled in the study for 12 months post-op. Risk of post-op complications will be analyzed.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
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Treatments Being Tested
Ureteral Stent Placement
Placement of ureteral stents (double J or single J) intraoperatively during radical cystectomy with ileal conduit urinary diversion (RCIC). Stent placement will be a one-time occurrence inserted during RCIC, and be removed typically between 7-21 days post-op at the discretion of the surgeon.
No Ureteral Stent
Radical cystectomy with ileal conduit urinary diversion (RCIC) performed without ureteral stent placement.
Indocyanine Green with Fluorescence Imaging
Indocyanine green (ICG) with fluorescence imaging is an advanced technique used to enhance the visualization of the ureters during complex pelvic surgeries, such as those for bladder cancer. The technology helps surgeons identify the ureters, which are the tubes connecting the kidneys to the bladder, and distinguish them from surrounding tissues.