Mesh vs. muscle flap: which rebuilds pelvic floor better after cancer surgery?

NCT ID NCT01347697

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Umeå University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looked at 91 adults with rectal cancer who needed pelvic floor reconstruction after surgery. It compared using a biological mesh made from pig collagen versus a muscle flap from the buttock to repair the area. The goal was to see which method led to better physical function six months after the operation.

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Locations

Karolinska University Hospital, Solna

Stockholm, 171 76, Sweden
Oulu University Hospital

Oulu, Finland
Skåne Universtiy Hospital

Malmö, 20502, Sweden
Sunderby County Hospital

Luleå, 971 80, Sweden
Umeå University Hospital, Department of Surgical and Perioperative Sciences

Umeå, 901 85, Sweden
Uppsala University Hospital

Uppsala, 751 85, Sweden
Västmanlands Sjukhus Västerås

Västerås, 72189, Sweden
Östersund Hospital

Östersund, 831 83, Sweden

Conditions

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DEFECT OF FLOOR OF LESSER PELVIS DEFECT OF FLOOR OF LESSER PELVIS RECTAL CANCER