Mapping blood flow after rectal cancer surgery: a step toward safer operations

NCT ID NCT05674097

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Shandong First Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study involved 89 patients with distal sigmoid or rectal cancer who underwent standard surgery with high ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery. Researchers used CT scans before and after surgery to map blood flow paths and check if their planned routes matched reality. The goal was to better understand how blood flow reorganizes after the procedure, which could help surgeons preserve important vessels in the future.

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 could help surgeons better plan blood vessel preservation during rectal cancer surgery, potentially reducing complications.
What could go wrong: This is a small, observational study that only looked at blood flow patterns. It does not test a new treatment or directly improve patient outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rectal cancer rectal neoplasm sigmoid colon cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

IMAGE RECTAL CANCER SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Guoqin LIU

Jinan, Shandong, 250013, China

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