RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05005117

Laparoscopic Approach for Emergency Colon Resection

Laparoscopic Approach for Emergency Colon Resection: a Randomized Controlled Trial


Sponsor

Joint Authority for Päijät-Häme Social and Health Care

Enrollment

192 participants

Start Date

Sep 17, 2021

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This is a randomized, controlled, parallel, multicenter trial to compare post-operative complications and long-term results between open and laparoscopic technique in emergency colorectal surgery.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 100 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study compares different surgical approaches (laparoscopic — using small incisions and a camera — versus open surgery) for emergency colon removal surgery, to determine which approach leads to better outcomes for patients. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older and need emergency colon removal surgery **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are younger than 18 - Your need for surgery is due to a traumatic injury - You are having a repeat (reoperation) surgery - Your surgery is needed due to acute pancreatitis Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

PROCEDURELaparoscopic operation

Operation

PROCEDUREOpen operation

Operation


Locations(1)

Marie Grönroos-Korhonen

Lahti, Finland

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