The traditional surgical treatment for right-sided colon cancer involves the removal of an important structure, the ileocecal valve, which includes the ileocecal valve. This can lead to problems such as diarrhea and malnutrition in patients. This study reconstructs an artificial ileocecal valve through intraoperative suturing to compensate for the function of the original ileocecal valve. The control group will undergo the routine resection of the right-sided colon, including the ileocecal valve. This is a randomized controlled study. Patients enrolled will be randomly assigned to the experimental group (ileocecal valve reconstruction during surgery) or the control group (no ileocecal valve reconstruction), with no differences in other treatment procedures. After a series of follow-up observations, the research team will analyze the safety and effectiveness of the method of ileocecal valve reconstruction.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 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:
* Subjects aged 18-80 years;
* ASA score ≤ 3;
* Patients newly diagnosed with tumors located in the appendix, ileocecal region, ascending colon, hepatic flexure of the colon, or the right one-third of the transverse colon, or those scheduled to undergo laparoscopic radical right hemicolectomy;
* No history of other gastrointestinal diseases (except for intestinal polyps or gallstones);
* Willing to participate in the study and sign the informed consent form;
* Complete clinical data available.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of other malignant tumors in different organs;
* Tumor invasion into adjacent organs;
* Patients with concurrent infectious diseases or autoimmune diseases (e.g., Crohn's disease);
* Patients with congenital or acquired metabolic disorders;
* Use of antibiotics or other microbiota-altering medications within one month prior to enrollment;
* Changes in surgical plan resulting in the resection not including the ileocecal valve.
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
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Time to first formed stool after surgery (Bristol stool score < 4).