Rectal carcinoma
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients receiving L-TME, R-TME and TaTME between October 2021 and October 2023 in participating centers will be assessed for eligibility for inclusion. Included will be patients aged = 18 years, registered in the DCRA database, diagnosed with rectal cancer defined as the lower border of the tumor under the sigmoidal take off, undergoing elective and curative treatment in a dedicated center.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: There are no predefined exclusion criteria.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary objective of this study is to compare QoL at 1 year postoperatively between L-TME, R-TME, and TaTME. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary objectives are to compare CE, functional outcomes, short term outcomes, and long term oncological outcomes of L-TME, R-TME and TaTME. | — |
Contacts
University Medical Center Groningen