Same-Day colon surgery: a safe new option?

NCT ID NCT07176715

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Arizona Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether it is safe for some patients to go home the same day after colon surgery. Researchers will track 150 adults aged 18-70 who have robotic-assisted colon removal. The main goal is to see how many need to be readmitted within 30 days, along with other complications like infection or bleeding.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Same-day discharge protocol
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that same-day colectomy is safe for certain patients, reducing hospital stays and healthcare costs.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study with only 150 participants, so results may not apply broadly. There is a risk of complications like infection or readmission.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COLECTOMY COLECTOMY LEFT/RIGHT/TOTAL UNDER LAPAROTOMY COLORECTAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
RECRUITING

Phoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States

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