Mesh vs. muscle flap: which rebuilds pelvic floor better after cancer?
NCT ID NCT01347697
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study looked at 91 adults with rectal cancer who needed pelvic floor reconstruction after surgery. It compared using a biological mesh made from pig collagen versus using a muscle flap from the buttock. The goal was to see which method leads to better physical function six months after the operation.
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Locations
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Karolinska University Hospital, Solna
Stockholm, 171 76, Sweden
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Oulu University Hospital
Oulu, Finland
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Skåne Universtiy Hospital
Malmö, 20502, Sweden
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Sunderby County Hospital
Luleå, 971 80, Sweden
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Umeå University Hospital, Department of Surgical and Perioperative Sciences
Umeå, 901 85, Sweden
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Uppsala University Hospital
Uppsala, 751 85, Sweden
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Västmanlands Sjukhus Västerås
Västerås, 72189, Sweden
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Östersund Hospital
Östersund, 831 83, Sweden
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