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Powered Surgical Stapler in VATS Lung Resection Procedures in China

A Prospective, Multi-Center Evaluation of a Powered Surgical Stapler in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lung Resection Procedures in China

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02338583
Enrollment
95
Registered
2015-01-14
Start date
2014-12-01
Completion date
2015-05-01
Last updated
2017-08-11

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Conditions

Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

Brief summary

This prospective, single-arm multi-center study will provide clinical data in an observational setting using the Echelon Flex™ 45 and 60 Powered ENDOPATH® Stapler Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutters (study Endocutter). Individuals undergoing VATS lobectomy for suspected or confirmed Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), or individuals undergoing VATS diagnostic wedge resection in accordance with their institution's Standard of care (SOC), and who meet study entry criteria, may be enrolled. Study procedures will include a wedge resection, wedge resection followed by lobectomy of the same lobe, or lobectomy.

Interventions

DEVICEEchelon Flex™ 45 and 60 Powered ENDOPATH® Stapler Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter

Sponsors

Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Suspected or confirmed of NSCLC (up to and including Stage II), or individuals undergoing VATS diagnostic wedge resection in accordance with their institution's Standard of care (SOC); 2. Scheduled for lung resection surgery (lobectomy or wedge resection) involving only one lobe of the lung; 3. Performance status 0-1 (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group classification); 4. ASA score \< 3; 5. No prior history of VATS or open lung surgery; 6. Willing to give consent and comply with study-related evaluation and treatment schedule; and 7. At least 18 years of age.

Exclusion criteria

Subjects satisfying the following criteria will be eligible for participation in this study: 1. Suspected or confirmed of NSCLC (up to and including Stage II), or individuals undergoing VATS diagnostic wedge resection in accordance with their institution's Standard of care (SOC); 2. Scheduled for lung resection surgery (lobectomy or wedge resection) involving only one lobe of the lung; 3. Performance status 0-1 (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group classification); 4. ASA score \< 3; 5. No prior history of VATS or open lung surgery; 6. Willing to give consent and comply with study-related evaluation and treatment schedule; and 7. At least 18 years of age.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Occurrence of prolonged air leaks30 days

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
2.Occurrence of postoperative air leaks30 days
Length of stay (LOS)30 days
Volume of estimated intra-operative blood lossIntra-operative
5.Time to chest tube removal30 days

Countries

China

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026