Comparing robot-assisted and open surgery for esophageal cancer

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 clinical trial is a randomized controlled trial that aims to compare the effectiveness of a robot-assisted thoracic approach to the traditional open transthoracic esophagectomy for patients with resectable esophageal cancer. The study will evaluate postoperative complications, blood loss, hospital stay duration, and overall quality of life following surgery. By analyzing these factors, the trial seeks to determine if the robot-assisted method can provide similar or better oncologic outcomes while reducing complications compared to the standard open approach.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥18 years.
* Histologically proven adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, undifferentiated carcinoma or carcinoma of the gastro-esophageal junction (GEJ) Siewert I or II.
* Surgical resectable (T1-4a, N0-3, M0).
* Childbearing potential women (period between menarche and menopause), pregnancy negative test is mandatory.
* Written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Stage IV or GEJ Siewert III esophageal cancer.
* Contraindication of transthoracic esophagectomy in two fields.
* Pre- or concomitant cancer or conditions which interferes with the study (e.g. prior thoracic surgery or trauma. Rationale: these patients may undergo open resection).

Where it's running

• Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge
  L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Natàlia Cornellà, Surgeon
• Email: nataliacornellagcirurgia@gmail.com
• Phone: +34645976556

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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.