Low pressure gas for colorectal surgery (CROSS study)
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares a low, steady gas pressure method (AirSeal) to standard gas pressure during minimally invasive colorectal surgery. The goal is to see if this approach improves recovery and reduces complications.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You are having surgery to remove part of your colon (right, left, or total) or rectum (may or may not include a colostomy bag), for either benign or cancerous reasons
- Your surgery will be done with small incisions (laparoscopic or robotic), not open surgery
- Your surgery will use a special low-pressure gas system called AirSeal
- You are covered by the Medicare health system
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in an emergency situation
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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