Personalized catheter care after rectal cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether a personalized plan for removing your bladder catheter after rectal cancer surgery can help it come out sooner. If you are having laparoscopic or robot-assisted rectal cancer surgery, this approach may lower your risk of complications and speed up recovery.
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Who can take part
- You have a confirmed diagnosis of rectal cancer.
- Your tumor is within 10 cm of the anal opening (confirmed by a CT or MRI).
- You are scheduled for a laparoscopic (keyhole) or robot-assisted surgery to remove the rectum.
- You have not had previous surgery on your rectum, left colon, bladder, prostate, or uterus.
- You do not have any current bladder problems or the need for a catheter 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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