Anastomotic bleeding after double-stapled colorectal surgery linked to stapler spike position

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a single-center observational study that records the orientation of the trocar/spike relative to the rectal staple line in double-stapled colorectal anastomoses and tracks bleeding outcomes. Each anastomosis is inspected intraoperatively by sigmoidoscopy and postoperative persistent rectal bleeding within 24 hours is documented. The primary comparison is incidence of anastomotic bleeding when the spike is placed on the mesenteric side versus the antimesenteric side. Adult patients with documented anastomotic orientation are included, while procedures involving total mesorectal excision are excluded.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years
* Colorectal surgery with primary colorectal anastomosis using the double-stapling technique, including side-to-end or end-to-end anastomosis
* Documented anastomotic orientation (mesenteric vs. antimesenteric)

Exclusion Criteria:

* TME

Where it's running

• Kepler Universit Hospital, Surgical Department
  Linz, Austria Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Sandra Raab, Dr.
• Email: sandra.raab@kepleruniklinikum.at
• Phone: +43 (0)5 7680 83 - 2133

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.