rological and sexual function in males following robotic vs laparoscopic rectal surgery

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• Conditions: Specialty: Surgery, Primary sub-specialty: General Surgery; UKCRC code/ Disease: Oral and Gastrointestinal/ Other diseases of the digestive system; Surgery; Resectional rectal surgery

• Registration Number: ISRCTN14574075
• Lead Sponsor: Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Brief Summary

Other publications see attached file ISRCTN14574075_Brief results statement.pdf (added 05/02/2024)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-01-30
• Study Completion: 2019-02-01
• Last Update Posted: 19 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Stopped
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 0

Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients with a diagnosis of rectal cancer (=15 cm from anal verge on MRI staging) amenable to curative surgery OR patients with ulcerative colitis having proctectomy and ileo-anal pouch
2. Male
3. Aged 18 years and over
4. Able to provide written informed consent
5. Fit enough to undergo minimally invasive surgery (ASA=3)
6. Deemed suitable for minimally invasive surgery by local MDT
7. Elective case
8. Sexually active (this includes caressing, foreplay, masturbation and vaginal intercourse)

Exclusion Criteria

1. Sexually inactive
2. Advanced tumours involving adjacent organs
3. Surgery performed with palliative intent
4. Unplanned/ emergency surgery

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified