Stapler spike placement may affect bleeding risk in colorectal surgery
NCT ID NCT07506005
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is looking at how the placement of the stapler spike during colorectal surgery affects bleeding where the bowel is reconnected. About 102 adults having surgery for colorectal cancer or diverticulitis will take part. Doctors will check for bleeding during and after surgery to see if the spike's position makes a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help surgeons reduce bleeding complications after colorectal surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to immediate changes in practice.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kepler Universit Hospital, Surgical Department
RECRUITINGLinz, 4020, Austria
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