RECTAL CANCER SURGERY
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Drain or no drain? landmark trial settles debate after rectal cancer surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether placing a temporary drain in the pelvis after rectal cancer surgery reduces the risk of serious infections like leaks or abscesses. About 500 patients were randomly assigned to receive a drain or not. The main goal was to see if drainage lowered pelvic s…
Matched conditions: RECTAL CANCER SURGERY
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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CT scans could predict dangerous leaks after rectal cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether a narrowed inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) — seen on routine CT scans — is linked to a higher chance of anastomotic leakage after rectal cancer surgery. Anastomotic leakage is a serious complication where the surgical connection leaks. The study will …
Matched conditions: RECTAL CANCER SURGERY
Sponsor: Istanbul Saglik Bilimleri University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a simple dye prevent deadly leaks after colon cancer surgery?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether using a special dye (indocyanine green) during laparoscopic surgery for colon or rectal cancer can help surgeons see blood flow in real time and reduce the risk of a dangerous leak where the bowel is reconnected. Researchers compared 115 patients who …
Matched conditions: RECTAL CANCER SURGERY
Sponsor: Jagiellonian University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC