New surgical approach for rectal cancer in women aims to reduce bleeding

NCT ID NCT07189780

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two surgical techniques for removing rectal cancer in women. The standard method cuts the peritoneum slightly above its lowest point, while the new method cuts exactly at the lowest point. Researchers believe the new technique may reduce blood loss and protect nearby structures. The study will enroll 200 women with mid-low rectal cancer who are scheduled for laparoscopic surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance: surgical technique (precise peritoneal incision at the lowest point of the peritoneal reflection)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could establish a safer, more effective surgical approach for women with mid-low rectal cancer, reducing blood loss and improving recovery.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial with only 200 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The technique is a small change in procedure, so the benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rectal cancer rectum adenocarcinoma

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RECTAL CANCER SURGERY

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