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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
NameTimeMethod
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The Royal Surrey County Hospital

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Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

The Royal Surrey County Hospital
🇬🇧Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
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