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Perspectives of Receiving Open Versus Minimally Invasive Surgery

NCT01807390 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 200

Last updated 2018-04-17

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Summary

This study will examine the perspectives of patients' undergoing surgery for lung or esophageal cancer. It will examine both pre-op and post-op patient perspectives and opinions regarding pain and surgical complications. This study will also assess a general health related quality of life pre-op and post-op. Additionally, it will examine the importance of receiving care close to home and their support system.

Hypotheses:

1. The data will allow investigators to better understand the willingness of patients to participate in prospective, randomized studies comparing minimally invasive and open thoracic surgery. Patients will not be willing to undergo randomization to an open versus minimally invasive surgical procedure.
2. The pain associated with Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) will be perceived and documented as lesser than open surgery.
3. Patients may be willing to accept a higher risk of complications or more post-operative pain if they were given the option to be cared for closer to their home.

Conditions

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Sebastien Gilbert, MD · Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2012-07-31
Primary Completion
2018-12-31
Completion
2018-12-31

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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