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.
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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
192
Operation
Operation
Marie Grönroos-Korhonen
Lahti, Finland
RECRUITINGpostoperative morbidity
Postoperative morbidity evaluated by Clavien-Dindo classification
Time frame: 30 days
Surgical site infections
Surgical site infections, superficial and deep
Time frame: 30 days
Long-term Survival
Long-term overall and cancer-specific survival
Time frame: 5 years
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