Robotic surgery through the anus vs. standard robotic surgery for rectal cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two robotic surgery methods for high rectal and sigmoid colon cancer—one that removes the tumor through the anus (NOSES-IV) and the traditional assisted approach. It aims to see which way may lead to better recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 85 years old
- You are generally healthy and can do most daily activities (ECOG score 0-2)
- You have been diagnosed with rectal adenocarcinoma (a specific type of cancer) through a biopsy
- An MRI shows your tumor is stage cT1-3 and has not spread to distant organs
- The largest tumor on MRI is 5 cm or smaller
- You have not had prior chemotherapy or radiation for this cancer, and you do not have severe mental illness
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