Transanal Inspection and Management of Low ColoRectal Anastomosis Performed With a New Technique (NCT02879370) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Transanal Inspection and Management of Low ColoRectal Anastomosis Performed With a New Technique
Italy53 participantsStarted 2013-01
Plain-language summary
The technique the investigators propose to perform colorectal and colo-anal anastomosis in patients underwent low and ultra-low anterior resection for rectal cancer could potentially reduce the anastomotic leakage rate by better trans-anal introduction of the circular stapler, elimination of the previous suture lines and dog ears, combined with direct inspection of the anastomosis, easy performance of trans-anal air leak tests and eventually direct repair of any small anastomotic defects. Another important point in cancer surgery is the easily identification of the distal margin. In fact, this technique is simple to perform, reproducible and safe in terms of complications.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients undergoing low or ultra-low anterior resection for biopsy proven primary rectal cancer
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients younger than 18 years old,
* pregnant,
* recurrent disease,
* cancer less than 4 cm from the anal verge,
* abdomeno-perineal resection,
* emergency surgery
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Incidence of anastomotic leakage after intervention