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Minimally Invasive Right Colectomy Anastomosis Study

A Prospective Observational Multi-center 4 Cohort Study Comparing Robotic Assisted and Laparoscopic Invasive Right Colectomy and Intracorporeal Anastomosis Versus Extracorporeal Anastomosis

Status
UNKNOWN
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03650517
Acronym
MIRCAST
Enrollment
1200
Registered
2018-08-28
Start date
2018-11-01
Completion date
2021-12-01
Last updated
2019-09-25

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Anastomotic Complication, Colectomy, Colorectal Cancer

Keywords

Laparoscopic, Robotic, Right colon tumor, Anastomosis, Intracorporeal, Extracorporeal

Brief summary

Right colectomy (hemicolectomy) involves the removal of the cecum, the ascending colon, the hepatic flexure, the first one-third of the transverse colon, part of the terminal ileum, and the associated regional fat and lymph nodes, and is the accepted treatment for malignant neoplasms of the right colon. A minimally invasive approach is commonly used for right colectomy, with studies reporting reduced complications, less blood loss, and hospital stay when compared to an open approach. However, there remains controversy regarding whether robotic assistance is advantageous for this technique and whether an intracorporeal (ICA) or extracorporeal anastomosis (ECA) is best. MIRCAST is a prospective, observational, international, multi-center, 4-parallel-cohorts study. Sites or surgeons will select a cohort of the study for which they are qualified. Four cohorts will be the subject of study: 1. Robotic Right Colectomy with ICA 2. Robotic Right Colectomy with ECA 3. Laparoscopic Right Colectomy with ICA 4. Laparoscopic Right Colectomy with ECA All patient assessments will be done according to the sites standard of care. Parameters routinely recorded during right colectomy surgery will be collected prospectively. Enrolled subjects will undergo assessments at the following intervals: pre-operative, operative, discharge, 30 days, 3 months, 1 year and 2 years post-surgery.

Detailed description

MIRCAST study is an observational, prospective, parallel cohorts, international, multi-center to compare robotic assisted and laparoscopic minimally invasive right colectomy, and intracorporeal anastomosis versus extracorporeal anastomosis. The research is coordinated by Marcos Gómez Ruiz MD PhD from Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla in Santander, Spain; the sponsorship is performed by Fundacion Instituto de Investigación Marqués de Valdecilla (IDIVAL). The European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) endorses MIRCAST Study and will run a quality audit/independent monitoring of the study. The objectives of study are to compare of the peri-operative complications after robotic assisted and laparoscopic minimally invasive right colectomy with intracorporeal anastomosis versus extracorporeal anastomosis. To Identify potential benefits of robotic assisted procedures for right colon resections.

Interventions

Anastomosis is performed by pulling out the bowel through a laparotomy wherever that laparotomy is performed.

Anastomosis is performed inside the abdominal cavity with a laparoscopic or robotic technique

PROCEDURERobotic Surgery

Procedure is performed using robotic instruments

PROCEDURELaparoscopic Surgery

Procedure is performed using standard laparoscopic instruments

Sponsors

Instituto de Investigación Marqués de Valdecilla
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* 18 years or older. * Right colon tumor with indication for right colectomy (benign or malignant disease) * Patient has a life expectancy of at least 12 weeks * Patients with adequate performance status (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Scale score of ≤2) * Patient has signed and dated the Informed consent before patient inclusion in the study

Exclusion criteria

* Patient with a comorbid illness or condition that would preclude the use of surgery * Patients with cT4b tumors * Patients unwilling to comply with all follow-up study requirements * Patient undergoing emergency procedures * Planned colonic surgery along with major concomitant procedures (e.g. liver resections, other intestinal resections) * Metastatic disease * Pregnant or suspected pregnancy * Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn´s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Surgical wound infection30 days(CDC definition \[Health Protection Agency. Surveillance of Surgical Site Infection in England: October 1997-September 2005. London: Health Protection Agency; 2006): Superficial incisional, affecting the skin and subcutaneous tissue. These infections may be indicated by localised (Celsian) signs such as redness, pain, heat or swelling at the site of the incision or by the drainage of pus.
Clavien Dindo Complication30 daysComplications according to Clavien Dindo Classification.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Operative time (min)7 daysOperative time from skin to skin in minutes
Ventral hernia (assessed 1& 2 years after the right colectomy)1 and 2 years after the procedureIncidence of ventral hernia 1 year after the procedure and 2 years after the procedure at the laparotomy site.
Quality of Life Questionnaire (QLQ) of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-C303 months and 1 year after the procedureQuality of Life Questionnaire (QLQ) of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-C30 Score 3 months and 1 year after the procedure.
Quality of Life Questionnaire (QLQ) of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-CR293 months and 1 year after the procedureQuality of Life Questionnaire (QLQ) of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-CR29 Score 3 months and 1 year after the procedure.
C-Reactive Protein value (CRP) days 1 & 3 postoperative1 and 3 postoperative days.CRP values on postoperative day 1 and 3.
Overall Survival2 yearsThe length of time from either the date of diagnosis or the start of treatment for a disease, such as cancer, that patients diagnosed with the disease are still alive
Disease Free Survival (DFS)2 yearsLength of time after primary treatment for a cancer ends that the patient survives without any signs or symptoms of that cancer.
Local Recurrence rate2 yearsRate of cancer that has recurred at or near the same place as the original (primary) tumor
Distant metastases rate2 yearsRate of Cancer that has spread from the original (primary) tumor to distant organs or distant lymph nodes
Rate of Unplanned Conversions to open surgery7 daysWhen anything apart of the anastomosis had to be done through the laparotomy. If the anastomosis is not completely performed in an intracorporeal approach, the case is considered also converted
R0 Resection30 daysRate of resection without any affected margins during the surgical procedure.
Complete mesocolic excision (CME)30 daysComplete Mesocolic Excision is defined as complete resection of the mesocolon with its anatomical envelope. Anatomical report should include any defect on CME specimen (Hohenberger W, Weber K., Matzel K., Papadopoulost T., Merkel S. Standardized surgery for colonic cancer: complete mesocolic excision and central ligation - technical notes and outcome. Colorectal Disease 11, 354-365 2008. doi:10.1111/j.1463-1318.2008.01735.x)
Number of Harvested Lymph Nodes30 daysNumber of harvested Lymph nodes according to the definitive pathological report.
Length of Stay (LOS, days)3 monthsIn hospital stay of the patient from the day that they are admitted before surgery to the day that they are fit to leave the hospital after the procedure.

Other

MeasureTime frameDescription
Return to work/activity30 days and 3 monthso Time to start working/activity at patient´s job again
Pain evaluationPostoperative days 1, 3 and 5Visual analogue scale (VAS) scores at postoperative days. Scores will range from 0 to 10 (0 no pain and 10 a pain you would rather prefer to die).
Procalcitonine (PCT) days 1, 3 & 5 postoperative1, 3 and 5 postoperative daysPCT values on postoperative dates 1, 3 and 5
Time to deambulation30 daysTime until patient gets out of bed and engages in light activity (such as sitting, standing, or walking)

Countries

Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom

Contacts

Primary ContactMarcos Gómez Ruiz, MD PhD
marcos.gomez@scsalud.es0034942202520
Backup ContactLucía Lavín Alconero, BSc PhD
eclinicos5@idival.org

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 26, 2026