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Intraoperative Angiography Using ICG in Rectal Cancer Patients to Prevent Anastamotic Leak After Laparoscopic Anterior Resection of the Rectum

Poland180 participantsStarted 2021-01-03

Plain-language summary

The study enrols patients with operative rectal cancer qualified for laparoscopic anterior resection. Patients are given first dose of indocyanine green iv intraoperatively (ICG) before choosing the appropriate site of the anastomosis, and the second dose after performing the anastomosis to confirm adequate blood supply to the anastomotis. The main outcome assessed is the frequency o anastomotic leak in comparison to the group of patients that do not undergo intraoperative ICG angiography.

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Inclusion Criteria: * operative rectal cancer Exclusion Criteria: * known allergy toward indocyanic green

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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?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Anastomotic leak

Timeframe: Up to two weeks post surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05263336

SponsorJagiellonian University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-31

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