Status:

COMPLETED

A Trial to Evaluate Laparoscopic Versus Open Surgery for Colorectal Cancer

Lead Sponsor:

Haruhiko Fukuda

Collaborating Sponsors:

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan

Conditions:

Colorectal Cancer

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-75 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate oncological outcome of patients for T3 and T4 colorectal cancer undergoing laparoscopic versus open surgery.

Detailed Description

The benefits of laparoscopic surgery (LAP) in comparison to open surgery (OPEN) have been suggested with respect to decreased morbidity, decreased pain, faster recovery, and shorter hospital stay.1-4 ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Histologically proven colorectal carcinoma
  • Tumor located in the cecum, ascending colon, sigmoid colon, or rectosigmoid colon
  • T3 or deeper lesion without involvement of other organs
  • Without multiple lesion other than carcinoma in situ
  • Cancer classified as N0-2 and M0, according to the TNM classification system
  • Tumor size \< 8 cm
  • No bowel obstruction
  • Age 20 \< and \> 75 years
  • Sufficient organ function
  • No history of gastrointestinal surgery
  • No history of chemotherapy or radiotherapy
  • Provided written informed consent

Exclusion

  • Synchronous or metachronous (within 5 years) malignancy other than carcinoma in situ
  • Severe pulmonary emphysema, interstitial pneumonitis, or ischemic heart disease
  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • Severe mental disease
  • Continuous systemic steroid therapy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2004

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2014

Estimated Enrollment :

1050 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00147134

Start Date

November 1 2004

End Date

March 1 2014

Last Update

September 22 2016

Active Locations (26)

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1

Fujita Health University

Toyoake,Kutsukake-cho,Dengakugakubo,1-98, Aichi-ken, Japan, 470-1192

2

National Cancer Center Hospital East

Kashiwa,Kashiwanoha,6-5-1, Chiba, Japan, 277-8577

3

Toho University Sakura Hospital

Sakura,Shimoshidu,564-1, Chiba, Japan, 285-8741

4

Jyuntendo Urayasu Hospital

Urayasu,Tomioka,2-1-1, Chiba, Japan, 279-0021