Stapled Trans Anal Rectal Resection (STARR) for Outlet Obstruction: Functional and Morphological Outcome

This study compares pre- and postoperative (at 6 month) quality of life and pathomorphology of the pelvis (by MRI defecation) after a STARR procedure for outlet obstruction.

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Key information

Conditions

Surgery Constipation Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Digestive

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 4

Primary location

UniversitätsSpital Zürich

Zurich, Switzerland

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

All patients at our institution treated with the STARR operation

Exclusion criteria

Age under 18,
Chronic or acute inflammatory disease of the bowel or rectum

Treatment and study plan

STARR Operation

Procedure

Primary outcomes

Pathomorphological changes of the pelvis (by MRI): intussuception, rectocele, defecation angles

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Zurich

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2004
Study completion: 2007
First posted: Aug 28, 2007
Registry last updated: Jun 26, 2008

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