Blue dye to protect ureters during left-sided colorectal surgery
Part of Digestive system, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving a blue dye before surgery helps surgeons see and avoid the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder, reducing the risk of injury during left-sided colorectal surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled for surgery on the left side of your colon or rectum (such as removing part of the colon or rectum)
- You do not have an allergy to methylene blue dye
- You are not pregnant
- You are not taking certain antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs, or tricyclics)
- You do not have significant kidney or liver problems, or blockage in the urinary tract, and you do not have G6PD deficiency
Quick eligibility check
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