Dorsal Penile Block for Post-Robotic Prostatectomy Foley Discomfort
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Prostate Cancer, Cancer |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 40 - 80 |
| Updated: | 2/8/2015 |
| Start Date: | December 2011 |
| Contact: | Chris O. Wambi, M.D. |
| Email: | cow2101@columbia.edu |
| Phone: | (212)305-9722 |
Randomized Trial to Determine the Effect of Dorsal Penile Block on Post-Robotic Prostatectomy Foley Discomfort
The indwelling urethral foley is a major source of discomfort following radical
prostatectomy. Our hypothesis is that intra-operative dorsal penile nerve block with
bupivacaine may decrease immediate post-operative foley discomfort.
prostatectomy. Our hypothesis is that intra-operative dorsal penile nerve block with
bupivacaine may decrease immediate post-operative foley discomfort.
Patients undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) will be randomized in a
double-blind placebo controlled manner to undergo penile ring block injection at the time of
skin incision closure. A visual analog scale (VAS) based questionnaire including newly
developed foley discomfort scores will be administered at various time points
post-operatively.
double-blind placebo controlled manner to undergo penile ring block injection at the time of
skin incision closure. A visual analog scale (VAS) based questionnaire including newly
developed foley discomfort scores will be administered at various time points
post-operatively.
Inclusion Criteria:
- age 40 years and above,
- diagnosis of prostate cancer,
- electing to undergo robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
Exclusion Criteria:
- allergy to bupivacaine or amide-type local anesthetics,
- chronic pain condition,
- recently or currently on narcotics,
- genital abnormalities
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