Can removing colon tissue through the anus prevent hernias? new study aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT07615036
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tracks 800 adults across Asia-Pacific who need minimally invasive colorectal surgery. Half will have the removed tissue taken out through a natural opening (anus or vagina), the other half through a small cut in the belly. Researchers will compare how many develop hernias at the extraction site within two years, along with infection rates and recovery. The study does not assign treatment—it simply observes what happens in routine care.
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 show that removing surgical specimens through a natural orifice reduces hernia risk and speeds recovery after colorectal surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational registry, not a randomized trial, so results may be influenced by patient selection. It is also limited to the Asia-Pacific region, so findings may not apply worldwide.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Singapore General Hospital
RECRUITINGSingapore, 169608, Singapore
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