Preserving left colic artery for better bowel blood flow
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares preserving the left colic artery during surgery versus not preserving it, to see if it improves blood supply to the bowel after the procedure. It may help patients who are having planned colorectal surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have a confirmed diagnosis of a condition that needs colorectal surgery, based on a pathology report.
- You have not received any treatment yet for this condition.
- You have not had any previous abdominal surgery or treatments like chemotherapy or radiation that could affect blood flow to the bowel.
- You are not needing emergency surgery right now.
- During surgery, the plan does not need to change to a different type of operation.
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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