New method to remove colon through rectum during surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way to remove a piece of the colon during minimally invasive surgery, taking it out through the rectum instead of making a larger belly cut. It may lead to less pain and a faster recovery for patients who qualify.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older.
- You need a planned minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic or robot-assisted) to remove part of your colon above the sigmoid colon.
- Your surgeon must believe that taking out the removed piece through your rectum (Transrectal NOSE) is possible for you, based on tumor size and location.
- You should be in good enough health (ASA class I, II, or III) to undergo the procedure.
- You cannot have moderate to severe fecal incontinence, prior anal or major pelvic surgery, or an inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn's or 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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