Machine Learning-based Surgical Guidance System for Robot-assisted Rectal Surgery

Launched by TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT DRESDEN · Dec 7, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new surgical assistance system that uses advanced technology to help doctors perform robot-assisted surgery for patients with rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this system, which relies on image recognition to guide the surgeon, is effective and safe for use in real surgeries. The study will also look at how well this new system works in terms of cancer outcomes.

To participate in this trial, you need to be an adult aged 65 years or older who has been diagnosed with rectal cancer and is scheduled for robot-assisted surgery. You should have normal urinary and bowel function before the surgery and be able to give consent to participate. If you have had certain other cancers in the last five years or specific previous abdominal surgeries, you may not be eligible. If you join the trial, you can expect to receive standard care for your rectal cancer, with the added benefit of this innovative surgical assistance system being used during your procedure.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with rectal cancer scheduled for robot-assisted rectal resection
• • Intact preoperative urogenital/rectal function
• • Full capability of consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Previous/Second malignant disease \<5 years before diagnosis of rectal cancer
• • Previous abdominal surgery, except for appendectomy, cholecystectomy or Cesarean section