Epidural Anesthesia for Transurethral Resection of The Prostate
Launched by BAŞAKŞEHIR ÇAM & SAKURA CITY HOSPITAL · Mar 18, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of April 29, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
In urological procedures, the preferred anaesthetic modalities may be topical, regional or general. The decision is made by the anaesthesiologists based on patient age, sex, general condition and the surgical procedure to be performed. Transurethral procedures are frequently applied to geriatric patients, who are more likely to have comorbidities. In such cases, epidural anaesthesia may be preferred for geriatric patients.
In this study, we utilised various routes for the administration of local anaesthetics to induce epidural anaesthesia in patients scheduled for transurethral resection o...
Gender
MALE
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Male undergoing transurethral prostatic resection,
- • 40 to 75 years old,
- • ASA-I-III
- • Not using anticoagulants or antiaggregants,
- • No peripheral neuropathy or muscle disease,
- • Can be orientated and co-operated,
- • No vertebral deformity,
- • Body Mass Index \<30,
- • Patients consenting to epidural anaesthesia.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • TUR-P operation will not be male,
- • Female patients,
- • ASA-IV,
- • Not in the appropriate age range (40-75),
- • Taking anticoagulants or antiaggregants, Previous lumbar surgery or skeletal deformity in the lumbar region,
- • Peripheral neuropathy, neuromuscular or neuropsychiatric disease,
- • Alcohol or drug addiction,
- • Obese with a body mass index \>30,
- • History of frequent analgesic use,
- • Patients shorter than 155 cm and taller than 180 cm,
- • Who refused epidural anaesthesia,
- • Patients without orientation and co-operation.
About Başakşehir çam & Sakura City Hospital
Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital is a leading healthcare institution in Turkey, renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities and commitment to patient-centered care. As a prominent clinical trial sponsor, the hospital is dedicated to advancing medical research and innovation across various therapeutic areas. With a multidisciplinary team of experts and a focus on ethical practices, Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital actively collaborates with industry partners and academic institutions to facilitate cutting-edge clinical trials, aiming to improve treatment outcomes and enhance the overall quality of healthcare.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Ankara, Altındağ, Turkey
Patients applied
Trial Officials
NERMİN GÖĞÜŞ, Prof.Dr.
Study Chair
Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported