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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Karolinska University Hospital, Solna

    Stockholm, 171 76, Sweden

  • Oulu University Hospital

    Oulu, Finland

  • Skåne Universtiy Hospital

    Malmö, 20502, Sweden

  • Sunderby County Hospital

    Luleå, 971 80, Sweden

  • Umeå University Hospital, Department of Surgical and Perioperative Sciences

    Umeå, 901 85, Sweden

  • Uppsala University Hospital

    Uppsala, 751 85, Sweden

  • Västmanlands Sjukhus Västerås

    Västerås, 72189, Sweden

  • Östersund Hospital

    Östersund, 831 83, Sweden

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