Status:
COMPLETED
Cost Effectiveness of Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
University of Surrey
Collaborating Sponsors:
Minimal Access Therapy Training Unit
Ethicon Endo-Surgery (Europe) GmbH
Conditions:
Colorectal Surgery
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
Hypothesis: The total costs of laparoscopic colorectal surgery are less than those of open surgery. Secondary hypothesis: Patients quality of life is higher following laparoscopic surgery, as compare...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All patients having a colorectal resection, including benign and malignant tumours, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, and endometriosis
Exclusion
- Children
- Emergency procedures
- Patients unable to consent, unable to complete a quality of life diary
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2006
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
200 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00884130
Start Date
January 1 2006
End Date
October 1 2007
Last Update
April 20 2009
Active Locations (1)
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Royal Surrey County Hospital
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom, GU2 7XX