Validation of a new laparoscopic instrument for colorectal cancer surgery

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 aims to validate the safety and feasibility of the ArtiSential articulating laparoscopic instrument in colorectal surgeries, specifically for patients with rectal and rectosigmoid junction cancers. It will compare the outcomes of surgeries performed with ArtiSential against those conducted using robotic surgery techniques. The study is observational and will utilize a multi-center registry to gather data on surgical outcomes and patient safety. Participants will be closely monitored to assess the effectiveness of this innovative surgical tool.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age : 18 \~ 80 year old male or female
* Biopsy-proven adenocarcinoma
* Rectal cancer or Rectosigmoid junction cancer
* Primary cancer
* Non-metastatic cancer
* Planned (or elective) curative resection
* Low anterior resection with double-stapled technique

Exclusion Criteria:

* Preoperative systemic chemotherapy
* Distant metastasis at initial diagnosis
* Palliative surgery
* Emergent surgery
* Lynch syndrome or FAP-associated cancer

Where it's running

• Samsung Medical Center
  Seoul, South Korea Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jung Wook Huh, MD PhD
• Email: jungwook.huh@gmail.com
• Phone: +82-10-9025-7244

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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.