Study of Signia circular stapler in left colon and rectal surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study is testing a new circular stapler, called the Signia, used to reconnect the bowel during planned left-sided colon or rectal surgery. It aims to see how well the device works in everyday hospital settings.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old and willing to give consent.
- You are having a planned (non-emergency) surgery on the left side of your colon or rectum where the surgeon will connect two sections of bowel.
- You have not had chemotherapy or strong immune-suppressing drugs in the last 6 weeks.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder, and any blood thinners you take have been safely stopped before surgery.
- You are not scheduled for a redo surgery, multiple colon resections, or an ileal-anal pouch procedure.
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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