Pain after robotic vs. laparoscopic colon cancer surgery
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This study compares pain levels after two types of minimally invasive colon cancer surgery: robotic and laparoscopic. It aims to see if one approach leads to less pain, which may help you recover more comfortably.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and willing to sign a consent form.
- You are having planned colon surgery for cancer (not rectal cancer).
- Your surgery will be done with small incisions (laparoscopic or robotic), not open surgery.
- You do not have a history of chronic pain medicine, opioid, or recreational drug use.
- You can follow the hospital's enhanced recovery program (RICA), which includes pre-surgery checks for nutrition, nursing, anesthesia, and pharmacy.
- You are not having surgery for 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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