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NCT Number: NCT05005117

Laparoscopic Approach for Emergency Colon Resection

This is a randomized, controlled, parallel, multicenter trial to compare post-operative complications and long-term results between open and laparoscopic technique in emergency colorectal surgery.

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This study is active but is not currently recruiting participants.

Key information

Conditions

Laparoscopic Surgery Colonic Diseases Colorectal Cancer Colorectal Disorders Colorectal Neoplasms Complication of Surgical Procedure Digestive System Diseases Digestive System Neoplasms Disease Attributes Emergencies Gastrointestinal Diseases Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Neoplasms Long-term Effects of Cancer Treatment Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Rectal Diseases

Age range

18 year–100 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Marie Grönroos-Korhonen

Lahti, 15850, Finland

About this study

Laparoscopic technique in elective colorectal surgery has been shown to be advantageous for patients compared to open technique. However, the feasibility and potential benefits of laparoscopic colorectal surgery in emergency setting has not been evaluated sufficiently.

The aim of this study is to compare laparoscopic and open technique in emergency colon resections. Primary outcome is the immediate recovery after operation and secondary outcome is long-term overall and cancer-specific survival.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • all patients in need of emergency colon resection

Exclusion criteria

  • age < 18 year
  • trauma patients
  • reoperations
  • acute pancreatitis

Treatment and study plan

Laparoscopic operation

Procedure

Operation

Open operation

Procedure

Operation

Primary outcomes

  1. postoperative morbidity

    Time frame: 30 days

    Postoperative morbidity evaluated by Clavien-Dindo classification

Secondary outcomes

  1. Surgical site infections

    Time frame: 30 days

    Surgical site infections, superficial and deep

  2. Long-term Survival

    Time frame: 5 years

    Long-term overall and cancer-specific survival

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Joint Authority for Päijät-Häme Social and Health Care

Other

Collaborators

  • Kanta-Häme Central Hospital

Registry information

Official study title

Laparoscopic Approach for Emergency Colon Resection: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2031
Study completion
2031
First posted
Aug 13, 2021
Registry last updated
Apr 22, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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