Pre-emptive Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy Reduces the Incidence of Anastomotic Leakage After Colorectal Cancer Surgery

This study tests whether placing a temporary vacuum device (called endoscopic vacuum therapy) inside the bowel right after colorectal cancer surgery can reduce the risk of a dangerous complication called anastomotic leakage — where the surgically reconnected bowel develops a leak. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18–85 years old - You have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer and are scheduled for surgery to remove it - Your surgery will involve reconnecting parts of the bowel in one operation - Your overall health status is acceptable for surgery (ASA class I–III) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You already have a bowel leak or severe abdominal infection before surgery - You have had a recent serious heart attack or stroke - You have severe liver or kidney failure - You have certain other conditions that make this procedure too risky Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.