New gel aims to stop deadly leaks after bowel surgery
Disease control
Terminated
This study tested a new gel called Dehisgel in 20 adults who had colorectal surgery for rectal cancer. The goal was to see if the gel could safely prevent leaks where the bowel was reconnected. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Sponsor: Contipro Pharma a.s. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC