Loop Ileostomy Closure:Stapled or Hand-sewn Anastomoses? Suture or Mesh Closure of the Stoma Site?

ConditionRectal Neoplasm

Trial statusRecruiting

Trial phaseNot applicable

Trial typeInterventional

Biological sexAll

AgeNot listed

SponsorKarolinska University Hospital

About this trial

There are severel problems associated with the closing of a temporary loop-ileostomy after surgery for rectal cancer. The purpose of this study is to answer two questions:

1. The choice of anastomotic method - does it influence the postoperative course? 2. The use of a prophylactic mesh when closing the stoma site - will there be less hernias?

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

loop ileostomy after rectal cancer surgery

loop ileostomy closure is permitted and possible according to clinical practice

Disqualifiers

patient unable to understand written or oral information

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

Stapled or Hand-sewn anastomosis
Mesh or suture stoma site closure

Treatment groups

400 Participants

are divided into 4 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Karolinska University Hospital

Lead sponsor

Source ClinicalTrials.gov