Smaller cuts, faster healing? new surgery trial for colon cancer

NCT ID NCT05953662

First seen Apr 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study compares a newer, less invasive type of surgery (reduced-port laparoscopy) to the standard approach for people with colon or upper rectal cancer. The goal is to see if the reduced-port method is just as safe and effective, while possibly causing less pain and speeding up recovery. About 500 adults aged 18-80 with non-metastatic colorectal cancer are taking part.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yatsen University

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

reduced-port laparoscopic surgery

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a less invasive surgical option with fewer incisions, less pain, and faster recovery for colon and upper rectal cancer patients.

What could go wrong

This is a mid-stage trial, so results are not yet proven. Reduced-port surgery is more technically challenging and may not be suitable for all patients or tumor types.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal adenocarcinoma colorectal neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.