Full Title
A Pivotal Study of Voro Urologic Scaffold for the Treatment of Post Prostatectomy Stress Urinary IncontinencePurpose
Prostate removal (prostatectomy), a treatment for prostate cancer, can cause urinary incontinence (the inability to control the flow of urine). People experience urinary incontinence in the days immediately following surgery, which can reduce quality of life. Most people experience urinary incontinence for several weeks to months after surgery, but it can last longer.
Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering are assessing the Voro Urologic Scaffold in people having a prostatectomy. They want to see if this device is safe and works well to improve urinary control immediately after prostatectomy and for up to 2 years.
The Voro Urologic Scaffold is placed at the time of prostate removal surgery. It is made from the same type of material as the dissolvable stitches used in prostate surgery. The device supports the urinary sphincter (the main muscle for urine control). Its funnel shape stretches the urethra and positions the bladder neck to maintain urinary control as the patient recovers.
Who Can Join
To join this study, there are a few conditions. You must:
- Be scheduled to have prostatectomy as a treatment for prostate cancer (Gleason grade 4 or lower).
- Be age 45 or older.
Contact
For more information or to see if you can join this study, please call Dr. James Eastham’s office at 646-422-4390.