Quality of Recovery After Colorectal Surgery: Robotic versus Laparoscopic Approaches
Official title: Quality of Recovery After Colorectal Surgery (Robots vs Laparoscopic)
Run by Hospital Central do Funchal · NCT07875829 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether robotic colorectal surgery leads to a better patient-reported recovery 24 hours after surgery compared with laparoscopic surgery, using QoR-15 at a single center.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 110 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hospital Central do Funchal Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Funchal, Madeira) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 12, 2026 |
| Main results expected | May 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | July 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 15, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07875829 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults (≥18) undergoing elective, ERAS-guided robotic or laparoscopic colorectal resection, able to consent and complete QoR-15.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with emergency surgery, major non-colorectal procedures, severe cognitive impairment, or inability to consent may not experience a potential recovery benefit from this study.
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 prospective, single-centre observational study comparing robotic and laparoscopic colorectal resections within an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathway. The primary endpoint is the QoR-15 score at 24 hours postoperatively, with adjustments for anesthesia-related factors. Secondary outcomes include QoR-15 at discharge and 48 hours, pain scores, opioid use, postoperative nausea and vomiting, PACU time, intraoperative instability, length of stay, complications, and 30-day readmission. Eligibility includes adults 18 or older undergoing elective colorectal resection, ASA I–III, able to consent and complete QoR-15, and enrolled in ERAS; emergency cases and major non-colorectal procedures are excluded. The study is conducted at Hospital Central do Funchal in Madeira, sponsored by the same institution.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could inform which minimally invasive approach more effectively supports patient-perceived recovery after colorectal surgery.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work has explored QoR-15 and recovery after minimally invasive colorectal surgery, but direct comparisons of robotic versus laparoscopic approaches using QoR-15 are less common, making this investigation relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years; * Elective colorectal resection (laparoscopic or robot-assisted); * ASA I-III; * Ability to consent and complete QoR-15; * Inclusion in ERAS pathway. Exclusion Criteria: * Emergency surgery; * Concomitant major non-colorectal procedure; * Severe cognitive impairment; * Refusal/inability to consent.
Where it's running
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Hospital Central do Funchal
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ana I Pereira
- Email: 2502anaisabel@gmail.com
- Phone: +351 910 832 157
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.