Comparing robotic surgery types for rectal cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two robotic surgery methods for rectal cancer: using one small incision (single-port) versus several small incisions (multi-port). The goal is to see which approach offers better outcomes while preserving the sphincter (the muscle that controls bowel movements).
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Who can take part
- Your tumor is in the rectum, within 15 cm of the anal opening as seen on an MRI
- You have been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the rectum (confirmed by biopsy)
- Your cancer is stage I, II, or III (based on the AJCC 8th edition), and you may have had chemotherapy or radiation before surgery
- Your surgeon plans to remove the cancer while keeping your sphincter (the muscles that help control bowel movements)
- You are an adult aged 18 or older
- You give written permission to participate
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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