Status:

COMPLETED

Evaluation of a Powered Surgical Stapler in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lung Resection Procedures in Korea

Lead Sponsor:

Ethicon Endo-Surgery

Conditions:

Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Eligibility:

All Genders

19+ years

Brief Summary

Collection of real world outcomes of Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) for lung cancer (lobectomy, wedge resection) using ECHELON FLEX™ Powered ENDOPATH® Staplers 45 mm and/or 60 mm (study d...

Detailed Description

This clinical trial assessed the use of a powered stapler for transection in VATS lung resection, where there is currently limited published clinical data. The primary study endpoint was occurrence an...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Suspected or confirmed of NSCLC (up to and including Stage II), or individuals undergoing VATS diagnostic wedge resection in accordance with their institution's Standard of care (SOC);
  • Scheduled for lung resection surgery (lobectomy or wedge resection) involving only one lobe of the lung;
  • Performance status 0-1 (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group classification);
  • ASA score ≤ 3;
  • No prior history of VATS or open lung surgery;
  • Willing to give consent and comply with study-related evaluation and treatment schedule; and
  • At least 19 years of age.

Exclusion

  • Active (subject currently receiving systemic treatment) bacterial infection or fungal infection;
  • Systemic administration (intravenous or oral) of steroids, including herbal supplements that contain steroids, (within 30 days prior to study procedure);
  • Chemotherapy or radiation therapy for lung cancer may not be performed for 30 days prior to the procedure;
  • Scheduled concurrent surgical procedure other than wedge resection or lobectomy (central venous access - e.g., port placement, mediastinoscopy with lymph node sampling, and VATS lymphadenectomy are allowed);
  • Pregnancy;
  • Physical or psychological condition which would impair study participation;
  • The patient is judged unsuitable for study participation by the Investigator for any other reason; or
  • Unable or unwilling to attend follow-up visits and examinations.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2014

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 1 2015

Estimated Enrollment :

105 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02196675

Start Date

July 1 2014

End Date

January 1 2015

Last Update

July 15 2016

Active Locations (4)

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1

National Cancer Center

Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, 410-769

2

Samsung Medical Center

Seoul, Seoul, South Korea, 135-710

3

Asan Medical Center

Seoul, Seoul, South Korea, 138-736

4

Korean University Guro Hospital

Seoul, Seoul, South Korea, 152-703