Bowel preparation before colon surgery

This study is looking at how common and severe a condition called 'postoperative ileus' (temporary slowdown of the bowel) is after planned digestive tract surgeries. It will help doctors better understand and manage this complication.

This trial tests whether cleaning out your colon before surgery for early-stage colon cancer affects outcomes when surgeons use a minimally invasive (laparoscopic) approach. Researchers want to see if this prep step makes a difference in recovery and complications.

This study looks at factors that affect how well the bowel is cleaned before a colonoscopy in people with IBD. The goal is to improve preparation so the colonoscopy can be more effective.

This study tests whether taking a laxative before planned colon surgery makes the surgery easier for the surgeon, which might lead to a smoother recovery. If you are scheduled for this type of surgery and are generally healthy, you may be able to join.

This trial compares two ways to protect the healing connection in your bowel after rectal cancer surgery. One method uses a thin tube placed through your nose down to the small intestine to divert stool away from the surgery site before the operation, while the other creates a temporary opening in the abdomen (an ileostomy) during the surgery. The goal is to see if the tube works as well as the ileostomy in preventing leaks and improving recovery.

This trial compares two ways to clean the bowel before a colonoscopy: a 4-liter split-dose of a laxative plus two other medications versus a 2-liter split-dose with a gas-relief medication. The goal is to see which works better and is easier to tolerate.