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Volume-outcome Relationship in Rectal Cancer Surgery

NCT04761536 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 187

Last updated 2021-02-21

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Summary

Hospital centralization effect is reported to lower complications and mortality especially for high risk and complex general surgery operations, including colorectal surgery. However, no linear relation between volume and outcome has been demonstrated. Aim of the study was to evaluate the increased surgical volume effect on early outcomes of patient undergoing restorative anterior rectal resection (ARR).

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Rectal cancer case centralization

In November 2016, the decision to centralize rectal cancer patients to only one surgical unit was taken, with only two surgeons performing the procedures. Furthermore, a close collaboration with local Gastroenterology Units and General Practiotioners was started in order to increase colorectal cancer case referral to our unit. At the same time, we decided to promote the use of laparoscopy and to implement ERAS protocol in our colorectal surgery practice.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Rome Tor Vergata

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2006-01-31
Primary Completion
2020-12-31
Completion
2021-01-31

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