Recovery after rectal cancer surgery with a newer technique
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks back at patients who had surgery for rectal cancer to see how well a specific surgical technique works. It compares outcomes like recovery and complication rates to help improve care for future patients.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and were diagnosed with rectal cancer.
- Your surgery took place between January 2017 and January 2023.
- Your tumor was in the lower part of the rectum (a specific area called the low rectum).
- Your surgery was done using minimally invasive techniques (laparoscopic or robotic), not open surgery.
- You do not have inflammatory bowel disease (like Crohn's or ulcerative colitis).
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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