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Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The study population consists of patients eligible for segmental colectomy for malignant colorectal disease viz. right and left colectomy and anterior resection. Inclusion criteria are: 1. Age between 40 and 80 years; 2. Colorectal cancer including colon and recto sigmoid cancers; 3. ASA I-III.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Prior midline laparotomy; 2. ASA IV; 3. Laparoscopic surgeon not available; 4. Emergency surgery; 5. Planned stoma.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Postoperative gastrointestinal transit as measured by nuclear scintigraphy on POD1-3. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Signs and symptoms of postoperative gastrointestinal motility during admission; e.g. time to first bowel movement and oral solid intake. | — |
Contacts
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