Clinical trial: NCT06253065
Section: Confidentiality
Subsections: Viii. Measures To Maintain Confidentiality

The results of this clinical study will only be used for scientific research purposes. Therefore, your participation in the study and your personal data during the study are confidential and will be protected in accordance with **the law. Your name and identity will not be disclosed, and there will be no inclusion**
of your name in any study reports or public publications. **Government administration, hospital ethics** committee, investigators, and other relevant entities retain **the right to access all your research materials,** including clinical observation forms and trial data, **as mandated by regulations.**
Clinical trial: NCT06253065
Section: Participant's Rights
Subsections: Ix. Rights

This study has undergone thorough review and approval from the Medical Ethics Committee of Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital. The ethical design of the protocol is paramount, ensuring that your rights and interests remain safeguarded throughout the study.  
Your involvement in this clinical research study is entirely voluntary, and you hold the right to decline participation or withdraw at any point without facing discrimination or retaliation. Your medical treatment and rights will remain unaffected by your decision. During the study, if your doctor deems 3 continued participation unsuitable for you, they have the authority to discontinue your involvement to protect your best interests. Moreover, you will have ongoing access to information about the study, and if any new findings emerge, you will be promptly informed, allowing you to make informed decisions regarding your continued participation in the research.
Clinical trial: NCT06253065
Section: Possible Risks, Discomforts, and Inconveniences
Subsections: Vii. Possible Risks

This is a non-interventional study that will not affect or interfere with your regular treatment, and there is no additional risk introduced. If you have any questions during the study, you can **consult with** the researchers **or the Ethics Committee.**
Clinical trial: NCT06253065
Section: Purpose of Research
Subsections: Ii. Purpose Of The Study

In the previous study, we constructed and retrospectively validated a deep learning algorithm-based AI diagnostic model for lymph node **staging of prostate cancer based on a large number of postoperative**
resected lymph node images of prostate cancer patients. We also developed an AI-assisted software for pathological lymph node reading. During **the retrospective validation, the AI system exhibited**
commendable performance, showing comparable **sensitivity to that of senior pathologists. This**
capability holds promise in assisting physicians by mitigating the risk of misdiagnosing micrometastases, thereby enhancing diagnostic accuracy **and efficiency. Nevertheless, there is a lack of prospective** validation. This project aims to provide insights into the AI model's performance and its potential contribution to real-world clinical scenarios.