Improving recovery after surgery for benign anorectal conditions

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 study evaluates the effectiveness of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol in reducing postoperative urinary retention following surgeries for benign anorectal conditions such as anal fissures, hemorrhoids, and anal fistulas. Patients aged 18 to 65 will be randomly assigned to either the ERAS pathway, which follows a structured set of 14 guidelines, or a routine care pathway. The primary outcome measured will be the incidence of urinary retention 72 hours post-surgery, with follow-up assessments conducted over a 30-day period. The study aims to provide insights into optimizing postoperative recovery for these conditions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* both sexes
* aged between 18 and 65 years old
* presented with benign anorectal conditions including chronic anal fissure, hemorrhoids, and fistula-in-ano will be eligible for the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* younger than 18
* older than 65 years old
* pregnant female
* history of relevant urological diagnosis (benign prostatic hyperplasia/prostate cancer/urethral stricture/bladder neck stenosis/detrusor underactivity/detrusor overactivity)
* history of relevant urological procedure (radical prostatectomy/ transurethral prostatectomy/bladder neck or urethral surgery/pelvic radiotherapy)
* use of permanent urinary catheter
* intraoperative urological procedures
* with any form of urinary diversion
* severe cognitive impairment
* who undergo other anorectal procedures

Where it's running

• Mansoura University Hospital
  Al Mansurah, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Mostafa Shalaby, MD, PhD — Mansoura University
• Study coordinator: Mostafa Shalaby, MD, PhD
• Email: mostafashalaby@mans.edu.eg
• Phone: 00201020555605

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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.