CompletedNot Applicable

Stapled TransAnal Rectal Resection (STARR) With Contour® TranstarTM

Switzerland52 participantsStarted 2008-01

Plain-language summary

The stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR procedure) is an effective treatment for obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) caused by intussusception and rectocele. Recently a new technique has been developed using the new Contour® TranstarTM stapler, which was specifically designed to facilitate the STARR procedure. The investigators would like to evaluate the morbidity and quality of life.

Who can participate

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Rectocele * Intussusception Exclusion Criteria: * Non operability * inflammatory bowel disease

What they're measuring

Quality of Life

Timeframe: 6 months after intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00673400

SponsorCantonal Hospital of St. Gallen

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2008-11

Results submitted2012-07-16

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