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New stitching trick may improve colon cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT04223141

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a new way to reconnect the colon after removing a cancerous section using a robot. The technique uses a special double purse-string stitch and a single stapler. Thirty-nine patients with sigmoid colon cancer were included, and the study looked at how well the technique worked and how many complications occurred.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Single-stapled double purse-string anastomotic (SIA) technique
What this could lead to
If successful, this technique could reduce surgical complications and improve recovery for patients undergoing robotic sigmoid cancer surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The technique may not be safer or faster than standard methods.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

39 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2020

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria (all must be fulfilled): * Verified cancer of the sigmoid colon * Planned elective robot-assisted laparoscopic resection of sigmoid colon with primary anastomosis * Operation with curative intent Exclusion Criteria: * Not legally competent and/or \< 18 years old * Not able to comprehend information and/or give written consent

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Vejle Hospital, Department of Surgery

    Vejle, DK7100, Denmark

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