Reinforced vs. standard connection for rectal cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special reinforcement patch (made from pig tissue) can reduce the risk of leaks when the rectum is reconnected after rectal cancer surgery. It compares the reinforced connection to the standard method.
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Who can take part
- You are 85 years old or younger.
- Your rectal cancer is in the middle or lower part of the rectum (within 4 inches of the anus) and can be reconnected with a stapler.
- You are healthy enough to undergo surgery, even if you have mild heart, liver, or kidney issues.
- You are not currently participating in another clinical trial.
- You do not have religious or personal objections to using a patch made from pig tissue.
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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