Early vein tying during rectal cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a different surgical technique for rectal cancer: tying off a main vein early during surgery. The goal is to see if this reduces the chance of cancer cells spreading through the blood. It may help improve outcomes for people having laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 75 years old.
- You need a diagnosis of rectal cancer (adenocarcinoma) located within about 6 inches of the anal opening.
- Your cancer should be stage I, II, or III and not have spread to nearby lymph nodes in the pelvis or far away.
- You need to be in generally good health (able to care for yourself) and be a candidate for laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery.
- You must not have had any chemotherapy or radiation before this surgery.
- You should not have had another cancer in the past 5 years, and you cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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