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Comparison of Low and High Ligation in the Rectal Cancer

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Rectal Cancer
Interventions
Procedure: resection of nerve fibers around IMA
Procedure: preservation of nerve fibers around IMA
Registration Number
NCT00701012
Lead Sponsor
Wakayama Medical University
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the defecatory function when nerve fibers around the inferior mesenteric artery(IMA) and left colic artery(LCA) are preserved(so called low ligation ) or not(high ligation) in the rectosigmoid and rectal cancer surgery.

Detailed Description

Fecal incontinence after anterior resection are often observed. Whether or not postoperative bowel function is influenced by the preservation of nerve fibers around the root of IMA and LCA (low ligation) is still unknown. So in this randomized controlled trial, we evaluate the efficacy of low ligation in terms of the bowel function.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  • On the basis of whether anterior resection was anticipated at WMUH for rectosigmoid and rectal cancer, and appropriate informed consent was obtained.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients who could not respond to medical interview for own bowel function
  • Patients without an informed consent

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
2resection of nerve fibers around IMAhigh ligation, which the IMA is ligated at its origin from the aorta
1preservation of nerve fibers around IMAlow ligation, which the IMA is ligated below the origin of the left colic artery
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Assessment of bowel function1 year
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
comparison of leakage rate2 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Wakayama Medical University, Second Department of Surgery

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Kimiidera, Wakayama, Japan

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