Nerve monitoring during rectal cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial studies whether checking pelvic nerve signals during rectal cancer surgery (total mesorectal excision) is helpful. It may help surgeons avoid nerve injury while removing the cancer.
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Who can take part
- You have confirmed rectal cancer from a biopsy
- You are scheduled for a complete rectal cancer surgery called total mesorectal excision (TME)
- You are under 90 years old
- You can sign the consent form and agree to the study
- This is not an emergency operation
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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