Fluorescent dye guidance for rectal and sigmoid colon surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using a special fluorescent dye during laparoscopic surgery helps surgeons better see and remove rectal or sigmoid colon cancer. The goal is to see if this technique makes the surgery more precise and possibly improves outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with cancer in the lining of the rectum or sigmoid colon (the last part of the large intestine).
- The tumor is located in the upper rectum or sigmoid colon, at least 10 cm from the anal verge.
- The cancer has not spread beyond the local area (no distant metastases).
- You have not had previous surgery for this type of cancer, and you have not had chemotherapy or radiation before surgery.
Quick eligibility check
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