Reinforcing rectal anastomosis to prevent complications
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if adding a continuous circular reinforcement to the surgical connection (anastomosis) during laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery can reduce complications. It is for people with mid to upper rectal cancer that can be removed by surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with rectal adenocarcinoma (a type of rectal cancer).
- Your tumor is in the mid to upper rectum, 6-12 cm from the anal opening, as confirmed by MRI.
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have not had previous colorectal surgery.
- You have no signs of bowel blockage or distant spread of cancer.
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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