New surgical approach may improve outcomes for bowel disease patients
NCT ID NCT07278687
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding a transanal (through the anus) approach to standard laparoscopic pelvic pouch surgery could improve outcomes for patients with ulcerative colitis or familial adenomatous polyposis. The transanal method may give surgeons better control and visibility, potentially reducing complications, pain, and hospital stays. The study compared 22 patients who had the new approach with 17 who had traditional surgery, looking at conversion to open surgery, leakage, and bowel function after two years.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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39 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2018
- Finished
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Mar 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
All consecutive patients aged \>18 years with a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis (UC) or familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) scheduled for lap-IPAA between 2018 and 2020 at Sahlgrenska University Hospital were invited to participate. A minimum sample size of 20 patients was considered sufficient to evaluate the feasibility of introducing the ta-IPAA technique. For comparison, a historical control group of 17 patients who underwent lap-IPAA between 2015 and 2016 was identified.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria * 18 years and over. * UC or FAP. * Fit for laparoscopic IPAA-surgery * Signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria \- Not meeeting inclusion criteria above.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sahlgrenska University Hospital/East department
Gothenburg, Sweden
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