Vacuum therapy to prevent leaks after colorectal cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using a special vacuum device inside the surgical connection (anastomosis) right after surgery can help prevent leaks. If you are having surgery for colorectal cancer, this treatment might reduce your risk of a serious complication.
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Who can take part
- You are diagnosed with colorectal cancer and planning to have a standard surgery to remove part of the colon or rectum.
- You are between 18 and 85 years old and in generally good health (ASA score I-III).
- Your surgeon will reconnect the bowel in a single step during the operation.
- You are willing to sign a consent form and return for follow-up visits.
- You do not have severe heart, liver, kidney, or bleeding problems, and you have not had radiation or major surgery in the belly area before.
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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