Low-energy stapling for rectal cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a new stapling device that uses less energy to reconnect the bowel after rectal cancer surgery. It may help reduce complications and improve recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have rectal cancer that is lower than 12 cm from the anal verge, and the surgery will use a stapler below 7 cm.
- You are having minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic, robotic, or TaTME).
- You do not have cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (no metastasis).
- You can have a temporary ileostomy (a bag) or not, and you may or may not have had chemotherapy or radiation before surgery.
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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