Minimally invasive right hemicolectomy for quicker bowel recovery

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 trial investigates whether performing a right hemicolectomy using a minimally invasive approach with intra-corporeal anastomosis leads to a faster return of bowel function and earlier hospital discharge. Adult patients scheduled for this procedure will be monitored for the primary endpoint of bowel function recovery, measured by the passage of flatus and bowel motions. Secondary endpoints include length of hospital stay, incision size, postoperative pain management, incidence of surgical site infections, and overall perioperative complications. The study aims to enhance recovery protocols for patients undergoing colorectal surgery.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Eligible patients are those over 18 years of age who are regularly scheduled to undergo a right hemicolectomy via a minimally invasive approach (robotic or laparoscopic) with the creation of an anastomosis. Right colectomy will be defined as removal of the ascending colon, ligation of the ileocolic artery and vein, +/- removal of the terminal ileum, +/- removal of the proximal transverse colon, and +/- removal of the right branch of the middle colic artery and vein.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant women
* Additional colon resection is planned (i.e. left colectomy or proctectomy)
* Vulnerable populations such as prisoners or adults unable to give consent
* If the scheduled surgery is planned at Butterworth hospital (as to standardize the nursing care received postoperatively)
* Emergent cases

Patients will be excluded from the study intra-operatively if:

* The procedure is converted to an open resection
* If a loop ileostomy is performed in addition to the right colectomy

Where it's running

• Corewell Health Medical Group
  Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: James W Ogilvie, Jr., MS — Corewell Health West
• Study coordinator: kendra Selby
• Email: kendra.selby@helendevoschidrens.org
• Phone: 616-486-0281

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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.