A Prospective, Multi-Center Evaluation of the ECHELON CIRCULAR Powered Stapler in Left-Sided Colorectal Anastomoses

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Left-sided Colon Resection
• Interventions: Device: Left-sided colon resection

• Registration Number: NCT03326895
• Lead Sponsor: Ethicon Endo-Surgery

Brief Summary

This prospective clinical study will evaluate the intra-operative performance of the powered circular stapler used in left colectomy procedures in a post-market setting.

Detailed Description

Surgical staplers have been utilized in colorectal procedures since the early 20th century, with intraluminal staplers used to create the anastomosis since 1979. Successful utilization of these devices, whether in open or laparoscopic procedures, requires extensive training and experience. Even with experience, device issues such as stapler misfire, incomplete firing, low surgeon satisfaction, etc., may occur. In a retrospective study of 349 colorectal resections, 67 (19%) procedures had some type of technical error. The most frequently reported issues from the analysis were positive leak tests, difficulty placing or removing the stapler, and inadequate donuts. Surgeons may also experience psychological or physical stress during procedures due to complications, workload, or other factors.

Patients scheduled to undergo a left-sided colon resection, and who meet study entry criteria, may be enrolled. Investigators will perform each procedure using the powered circular stapler according to the instructions for use (IFU). There will be no blinding or planned-interim analysis. Procedures may be performed open or via minimally invasive surgery (MIS) according to institutional standard-of-care (SOC). Use of a hand port and robotic assistance are permissible providing the powered circular stapler is used to create the anastomosis. Conversion from laparoscopic to open surgery is permissible under the protocol at the surgeon's discretion for the patient's safety.

The final scheduled study visit will occur 28 days post-procedure (routinely scheduled follow-up with surgeon). Follow-up by phone is permissible when an on-site visit is not planned or is more than six weeks post-operative.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2017-10-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2017-10-25
• Study First Posted: 2017-10-31
• Study Start: 2017-11-20
• Primary Completion: 2019-12-06
• Study Completion: 2020-01-15
• Results First Submitted: 2020-12-02
• Status Verified: 2021-01
• Results First Submitted QC: 2021-01-06
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-01-06
• Results First Posted: 2021-01-11
• Last Update Posted: 2021-01-11

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 168

Inclusion Criteria

1. Scheduled for colectomy with left-sided anastomosis peformed with a circular stapler;
2. Willing to give consent and comply with all study-related evaluations; and
3. At least 18 years of age.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Enrollment in a concurrent clinical study;

2. Pregnancy;

3. Physical or psychological condition which would impair study participation;

4. Emergency surgery;

5. ASA Class ≥ IV;

6. The subject is judged unsuitable for study participation by the Investigator; or

7. Unable or unwilling to provide follow-up information 8, Undergoing multiple intraoperative synchronous colon resections;

8. Anastomosis not distal from splenic flexure of the colon 10. Anastomosis of the colon not attempted 11. Subjects with any intraoperative findings identified by the surgeon that would preclude attempting an anastomosis with a circular stapler.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Group 1	Left-sided colon resection	Powered circular stapler used to complete anastomosis of colon

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Percentage of Participants With Stapler Performance Issues	Intraoperative	A stapler performance issue is defined as a failure of the ECHELON CIRCULAR Powered Stapler to perform per its instructions for use. This includes but is not limited to difficulty placing or removing the stapler, stapler misfire/failure of the device to fully fire, staple line defects, incomplete or thin donuts, tissue damage, positive intraoperative leak test, detached components, unformed staples, or any other device failure.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
SURG-TLX Questionnaire	Collected postoperative for intraoperative stress	The Surgery Task Load index (SURG-TLX) questionnaire was completed by the participating surgeon following each procedure. The questionnaire was used to provide an assessment of surgical stress (surgeon) associated with the procedure (defined as the creation of the anastomosis).; There are six specific components (mental, physical, temporal, task, situational, and distractions) that are used for evaluating the surgeon experience after each surgery is performed. Each component is scored on a 0 to 100 scale with lower scores representing a "low" response on that component and higher scores indicating a "high" response on that component. An overall score is also calculated as the average of the six components for each procedure.

Trial Locations

Locations (12)

Hospital Universitario Virgen Rocio; 🇪🇸 Sevilla, Spain

University of Alabama Birmingham; 🇺🇸 Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Colon & Rectal Clinic of Orlando; 🇺🇸 Orlando, Florida, United States

AdventHealth Tampa; 🇺🇸 Tampa, Florida, United States

Mt. Sinai Hospital / Mt. Sinai School of Medicine; 🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States

Spectrum Health System; 🇺🇸 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg; 🇧🇪 Genk, Belgium

Oregon Health & Science University; 🇺🇸 Portland, Oregon, United States

Schon Klinik Neustadt; 🇩🇪 Neustadt, Germany

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS; 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

St Jame's University Hospital; 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

St. Mary's Hospital; 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom