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NCT Number: NCT03765411

Safe Colorectal Surgery in the Elderly

The objective was to evaluate the use and outcomes of robotic proctectomy compared to open and laparoscopic approaches for rectal cancer in the elderly. A retrospective cross-sectional cohort study utilizing the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS; 2006-2013) was performed.

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Key information

Conditions

Rectal Cancer Colorectal Neoplasms Digestive System Diseases Digestive System Neoplasms Gastrointestinal Diseases Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Rectal Diseases Rectal Neoplasms

Age range

70 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Tripler Army Medical Center

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96859, United States

About this study

The objective was to evaluate the use and outcomes of robotic proctectomy compared to open and laparoscopic approaches for rectal cancer in the elderly. A retrospective cross-sectional cohort study utilizing the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS; 2006-2013) was performed. All cases were restricted to age 70 years old or greater. The incidence of robotic proctectomy from 2006 - 2013 both as a whole as well as divided into approach was analyzed. Each approach was compared for both primary and secondary outcomes.

Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

  • 70 years of age or older
  • underwent proctectomy

Exclusion criteria

  • emergent admissions
  • abdominoperineal resections

Treatment and study plan

Proctectomy

Procedure

Resection of the rectum

Primary outcomes

  1. In-hospital Complications

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 5 days

    Complications to include mechanical wound, infections, urinary, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, systemic, surgical, and any complication

Secondary outcomes

  1. In-hospital mortality

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 5 days

    Death during admission

  2. Length of Stay

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 5 days

    Length of in hospital stay

  3. Costs and Charges

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 5 days

    Hospital charges refer to the total amount billed by the hospital. Hospital cost refers to the amount paid by the insurance provider

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Tripler Army Medical Center

Fed

Collaborators

  • Madigan Army Medical Center

Registry information

Official study title

Safe Surgery in the Elderly: A Review of Outcomes Following Robotic Proctectomy From the Nationwide Inpatient Sample, a Retrospective Cross Sectional Cohort Study. Cross-Sectional Study

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2017
First posted
Dec 5, 2018
Registry last updated
Dec 5, 2018

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