RecruitingNot Applicable

Laparoscopic Versus Open Right Colectomy for Right Colon Cancer

Greece114 participantsStarted 2023-02-06

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this research protocol is to compare open versus laparoscopic right colectomy (according to the CME technique of complete mesocolic excision) for right colon cancer. This study will be designed as a prospective randomized controlled trial. The comparison of the two techniques will include endpoints regarding the quality characteristics of the specimens and the oncological results. In addition, the effectiveness of the two methods will be evaluated in terms of the early and late postoperative period.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 90 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically confirmed right colon cancer (cecum, ascending colon, hepatic flexure) * Surgical resection based on the CME principles * Patient 18 to 90 years old * American Society of Anesthesiologists score ≤III * Τ≤3 * Elective operation * Signed informed consent of the patient Exclusion Criteria: * Non elective operation (hemorrhage, perforation, obstruction) * Locally advanced disease (T4) * Distant metastases (Stage IV) * American Society of Anesthesiologists ≥IV * Previous laparotomy * BMI \>35 kg/m2 * Active sepsis or systemic infection * Untreated physical and mental disability * Pregnancy or breast-feeding * Lack of compliance with the protocol process * Non-granting of signed informed consent

What they're measuring

Mesocolic Resection Plane

Timeframe: 1 month postoperatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05713903

SponsorLarissa University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-01-10

Contact for this trial

Konstantinos Perivoliotis, MD

2413501000 kperi19@gmail.com

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