Could less be more? new study tests smaller surgery for rectal cancer

NCT ID NCT07038122

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looks at whether people with advanced upper rectal cancer can have a smaller surgery after receiving pre-treatment (chemotherapy or radiation). The goal is to remove less healthy tissue while still being safe and effective. About 874 adults will be randomly assigned to either standard or reduced surgical margins to compare cancer recurrence and recovery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

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