Real-Time margin check during rectal cancer surgery may cut recurrence
NCT ID NCT07398716
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether checking the removed tissue during surgery (frozen section) helps ensure all cancer is removed in people with mid or low rectal cancer who had radiation therapy. 99 patients were split into two groups: one had the extra check, the other had standard surgery. The goal was to see if the check reduces the chance of cancer coming back or needing more extensive surgery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Intraoperative frozen section assessment
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that checking margins during surgery helps reduce local cancer recurrence and the need for more extensive surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study (99 patients) without a phase designation, so results may not be definitive or widely applicable. The procedure adds time to surgery and may not improve long-term outcomes.
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Locations
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Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
Bakırköy, Istanbul, 34147, Turkey (Türkiye)