Keyhole surgery vs open surgery for colon cancer: which is better?
NCT ID NCT07361016
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of surgery for right-sided colon cancer: laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery and open surgery. The goal is to see which approach leads to less blood loss, fewer complications, and a shorter hospital stay. The study will include 22 adults with right colon cancer who are eligible for surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- laparoscopic surgery
- What this could lead to
- If laparoscopic surgery proves better, it could lead to faster recovery and fewer complications for right colon cancer patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small study (22 people) that hasn't started yet. It only looks at short-term outcomes, not long-term survival or cancer recurrence.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kafrelsheikh University
Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt
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