Simple surgical stitch may prevent dangerous bowel blockage after rectal cancer surgery
NCT ID NCT07432542
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether closing the pelvic floor with stitches after removing rectal cancer can stop the bowel from getting blocked. About 516 people having keyhole surgery for mid-low rectal cancer will be randomly assigned to get the closure or not. The main goal is to see who gets a bowel blockage within 30 days after surgery, and also check recovery, complications, and quality of life.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Pelvic floor peritoneum closure (a surgical procedure)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could become a standard step in rectal cancer surgery to prevent painful bowel blockages and speed up recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a mid-stage trial, so results may not apply to all patients. The procedure could also increase other complications like infection or leakage.
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Locations
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Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, 518000, China