Rectal cancer
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Histologically proven to be rectal cancer (adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, adenosquamous cell carcinoma, carcinoid tumor, endocrine cell carcinoma). (2) The lower margin of the tumor is within 15 cm of the anal margin. (3) Planned to undergo anterior resection. (4) Age 18 years or older at the time of consent. (5) ECOG performance status (PS) is 0 or 1. (6) Major organ function is preserved. (7) Scheduled surgery within 1 month of obtaining consent. (8) Written consent has been obtained from the patient after sufficient explanation of the study content has been given prior to enrollment in this study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Simultaneous resection of other organs due to multiple cancers is planned. (2) Two or more anastomoses are planned due to multiple colorectal cancers. (3) The principal investigator or sub-investigator are judged to be unsuitable for participation in this study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The proportion of cases in which tissue oxygen saturation at the proximal transection site exceeded 45% | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Tissue oxygen saturation at the proximal and distal transection sites Incidence of anastomotic leakage within 30 days after surgery Incidence of postoperative complications within 30 days after surgery | — |
Contacts
Shizuoka Cancer Center