RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT03862781

Intra-Corporeal Anastomosis Result in Quicker Return of Bowel Function/Earlier Discharge

Randomized Trial of Intra-Corporeal Anastomosis for RighT Colectomies (RICART Study)

Sponsor

Corewell Health West

Enrollment

125 participants

Start Date

Jan 28, 2019

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Colorectal Disorders

Summary

Adult patients who are regularly scheduled to undergo a right hemicolectomy via a minimally invasive approach (robotic or laparoscopic) with the creation of an anastomosis.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

Eligible patients are those over 18 years of age who are regularly scheduled to undergo a right hemicolectomy via a minimally invasive approach (robotic or laparoscopic) with the creation of an anastomosis. Right colectomy will be defined as removal of the ascending colon, ligation of the ileocolic artery and vein, +/- removal of the terminal ileum, +/- removal of the proximal transverse colon, and +/- removal of the right branch of the middle colic artery and vein.

Exclusion Criteria8

Pregnant women
Additional colon resection is planned (i.e. left colectomy or proctectomy)
Vulnerable populations such as prisoners or adults unable to give consent
If the scheduled surgery is planned at Butterworth hospital (as to standardize the nursing care received postoperatively)
Emergent cases
Patients will be excluded from the study intra-operatively if:
The procedure is converted to an open resection
If a loop ileostomy is performed in addition to the right colectomy

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