Adhesion Formation Following Laparoscopic and Open Colorectal Surgery
Completed
- Conditions
- Adhesions
- Registration Number
- NCT00530322
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Surrey
- Brief Summary
To ascertain whether there are fewer adhesions (internal scars) formed following laparoscopic (key-hole) surgery for colorectal diseases than traditional open surgery.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 46
Inclusion Criteria
- Previous elective colonic or rectal resection
- Having a further operative intervention at which time a laparoscopy can be performed
Exclusion Criteria
- Children <18
- Further surgery not relating to the primary colorectal surgery
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
The Royal Surrey County Hospital
🇬🇧Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
The Royal Surrey County Hospital🇬🇧Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom