Drain tube study to prevent leaks after rectal cancer surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a special drain tube during rectal cancer surgery helps prevent leakage at the connection point where the intestine is rejoined. If you are planning to have surgery to remove rectal cancer, this might lower your risk of complications.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with rectal cancer that is confirmed by a biopsy.
- The tumor is located within 10 cm of the anal opening.
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are healthy enough for surgery (anesthesia risk level 3 or lower).
- You are scheduled for laparoscopic or robotic surgery that saves the sphincter muscle (so you won't need a permanent colostomy bag).
- The cancer has not spread to distant organs and is not a recurrence.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, have no bowel obstruction, and no severe mental illness or uncontrolled infection.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is less than 35.
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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