Recovery after major gastrointestinal surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at how well you recover after major or intermediate surgery on your stomach, intestines, colon, or rectum. It measures your ability to do daily activities and how many days you spend at home (instead of the hospital) in the first 30 days after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are having a planned major or intermediate surgery on your small intestine, colon, rectum, stomach, or esophagus, and you will stay in the hospital for more than 24 hours after the operation.
- You are willing and able to sign a consent form to join the study.
- Your medical team can collect all the information needed for the study during and after your surgery.
- You are not having a minor surgery (like hernia repair, hemorrhoid removal, or appendix removal) or surgery on your liver, pancreas, or gallbladder.
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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