Comparing staplers for colon surgery leak prevention
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares different types of staplers used to reconnect the colon after surgery for colorectal cancer. The goal is to see which stapler is less likely to cause a leak at the connection point, which can be a serious complication.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for surgery to remove part of your colon or rectum due to cancer.
- Your surgery is planned (not an emergency).
- You are not having any other major procedures during the same surgery.
- Your cancer has not spread to other parts of the body.
- You are willing to provide informed consent to participate.
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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