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

University of Zurich

Overview

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. * Trial with surgical intervention

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Masking

NONE

Conditions

Surgery Constipation

Interventions

STARR OperationPROCEDURE

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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

Locations (1)

UniversitätsSpital Zürich

Zurich, Switzerland

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

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

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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