Comparing reinforced vs. standard bowel connection in rectal cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of reconnecting the bowel after removing rectal cancer using keyhole surgery. It aims to see if a reinforced connection (with extra support) helps prevent leaks better than the standard method.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You have low rectal cancer (within about 3 inches of the anal opening) that has not spread to distant organs.
- You are scheduled to have laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery to remove the cancer.
- You have good enough overall health to undergo surgery (adequate liver, kidney, and blood function).
- You have not had pelvic radiation or major pelvic surgery in the past.
- You are not pregnant, have no allergies to anesthesia or surgical materials, and are not in another cancer trial.
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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