Specialty: Surgery, Primary sub-specialty: General Surgery
Conditions
Interventions
Following provision of informed consent, participants are randomised to one of two groups. Stratified randomisation will take place through the use of previously filled opaque concealed envelopes. St
Sponsors
Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with a diagnosis of rectal cancer (=15 cm from anal verge on MRI staging) amenable to curative surgery OR patients with ulcerative colitis having proctectomy and ileo-anal pouch 2. Male 3. Aged 18 years and over 4. Able to provide written informed consent 5. Fit enough to undergo minimally invasive surgery (ASA=3) 6. Deemed suitable for minimally invasive surgery by local MDT 7. Elective case 8. Sexually active (this includes caressing, foreplay, masturbation and vaginal intercourse)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Sexually inactive 2. Advanced tumours involving adjacent organs 3. Surgery performed with palliative intent 4. Unplanned/ emergency surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Urological function is measured using the International Prostatic Symptoms Score (IPSS) pre-operatively and 3, 6 and 12 months after surgery 2. Sexual function is measured using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) pre-operatively and 3, 6 and 12 months after surgery 3. Urodynamics (urine flow rate and post micturition residual urine volume) are assessed by a uroflow meter and a bladder scanner pre-operatively and 3, 6 and 12 months after surgery | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| No secondary outcome measures | — |
Countries
England, Portugal, United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed