Measuring Quality in Colorectal Cancer Surgery in Low- and Middle-income Countries
Launched by SAHLGRENSKA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Dec 21, 2021
Trial Information
Current as of June 24, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is increasing in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) as part of the ongoing epidemiological transition. Surgery is the main treatment and the global health agenda is increasingly putting focus on improving the safety and quality of surgical care in low-resource settings. The current systems for measuring surgical quality are mainly customized for high-income countries.
Aim: To test the applicability of the Clavien-Dindo Classification (CDC) in an LMIC setting. Additionally, to compare the prevalence and severity of complications in patients \<60 and ...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Patients who has gone through colorectal cancer resection.
- • Surgery performed at Colombo South Teaching Hospital in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Reason for resection other than colorectal cancer.
About Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Sahlgrenska University Hospital, a leading healthcare institution in Sweden, is at the forefront of clinical research and innovation. Affiliated with the University of Gothenburg, the hospital integrates advanced medical care with cutting-edge research, facilitating a collaborative environment for scientific exploration and clinical trials. With a commitment to improving patient outcomes, Sahlgrenska University Hospital focuses on a wide range of therapeutic areas, leveraging its multidisciplinary expertise to advance healthcare solutions. The institution is dedicated to fostering ethical research practices and ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and care in all clinical trials.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Gothenburg, , Sweden
Patients applied
Trial Officials
David Ljungman, MD PhD
Study Director
Dep. of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg..
Stina Lindholm, MD
Principal Investigator
Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg.
Sofia Lindskogen, MD
Principal Investigator
Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg.
Göran Kurlberg, Asoc prof
Study Director
Dep. of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg.
Bawantha Gamage, MD
Study Director
Dep. of Surgery, Colombo South Teaching Hospital, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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