Standard laparoscopic low anterior resection versus transanal TME for rectal carcinoma. Comparing the extend and completeness of mesorectal excision evaluated by magnetic resonance imaging*

Completed

• Conditions: rectal cancer; Rectal carcinoma; 10017998

• Registration Number: NL-OMON43586
• Lead Sponsor: Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 23 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 64

Inclusion Criteria

Clinical T1-3 rectal carcinoma
Tumor height wich a maximum of 10cm from the anal verge on preoperative MRI
Surgery performed with curative intent

Exclusion Criteria

Previously diagnosed local recurrence
No preoperative MRI
Tumor height > 10cm from anal verge
Contraindication to MRI

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational non invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The objective of the study is to compare the amount of residual mesorectum<br /><br>after laparoscopic and transanal TME in patients who should have had a complete<br /><br>TME based on the height of the tumor. Primary endpoint is to determine the<br /><br>prevalence and localization of residual mesorectum on magnetic resonance<br /><br>imaging (MRI).</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Not applicable.</p><br>