Oral laxative before laparoscopic colorectal surgery to see if it changes how hard the operation is

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 randomized pilot study compares oral laxative plus rectal enema bowel prep to rectal enema alone in adults undergoing elective laparoscopic colorectal resection. Intraoperative small-bowel diameters will be measured, and overall operative difficulty, bowel manipulation time, total operation time, need for extra ports, conversion to open surgery, intraoperative complications, blood loss, and early postoperative outcomes will be recorded. The goal is to determine if oral laxatives influence intraoperative exposure and technical challenges, informing future larger trials and bowel-preparation practice. The study uses a standardized measurement method for jejunal and ileal diameters and a surgeon-rated difficulty scale. This is a prospective randomized pilot to generate preliminary data rather than definitive outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 years or older
* Scheduled for elective laparoscopic colorectal resection
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III
* Able and willing to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Requirement for emergency surgery
* Mechanical intestinal obstruction, gastrointestinal perforation, or generalized peritonitis
* Anticipated extensive intra-abdominal adhesions
* Active inflammatory bowel disease
* Pregnancy
* Serious systemic disease constituting a contraindication to oral laxative use
* Inability to perform standardized intraoperative small-bowel diameter measurements

Where it's running

• University of Health Sciences Türkiye, Van Training and Research Hospital
  Van, Van, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: İbrahim Doğan
• Email: dogan_203@hotmail.com
• Phone: +905313884966

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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.