CompletedNot Applicable

Robotic-assisted and Laparoscopic Right Colectomy Study - Intracorporeal vs. Extracorporeal Anastomoses

United States306 participantsStarted 2018-02-01

Plain-language summary

To compare intracorporeal and extracorporeal anastomoses for robotic-assisted and laparoscopic right colectomies

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Subject is 18 years or older * Subject undergoing either laparoscopic or robotic-assisted right colectomy for benign or malignant right colon disease * Subject undergoing intracorporeal or extracorporeal anastomosis proximal to mid-transverse colon Exclusion Criteria: * Subject is contraindicated for general anesthesia or surgery * Emergent Case * Subject has perforated, obstructing or locally invasive neoplasm (T4b) * Subject with inflammatory bowel disease * Subject with prior incisional hernia repair * Planned right colectomy along with major concomitant procedures (e.g. hepatectomies, other intestinal resections). * Metastatic disease with life expectancy of less than 1 year * Pregnant or suspect pregnancy * Subject is mentally handicapped or has a psychological disorder or severe systemic illness that would preclude compliance with study requirements or ability to provide informed consent * Subject belonging to other vulnerable population, e.g, prisoner or ward of the state

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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

Incidence of incisional hernia at one year after index procedure.

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03312569

SponsorIntuitive Surgical

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-02-14

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.