Cancer Research UK logo.
SearchDonate
  • Search

A trial to improve keyhole surgery for rectal cancer

Overview

Cancer types:

Bowel (colorectal) cancer, Rectal cancer

Status:

Results

Phase:

Other

Details

This trial looked at whether 3 dimensional (3D) images can improve the accuracy of keyhole surgery for rectal cancer. Rectal cancer is cancer of the back passage (rectum).

The trial was open for people to join between 2016 and 2018. The team published the results in 2019.

Recruitment start: 1 June 2016

Recruitment end: 30 March 2018

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Professor Nader K Francis

Supported by

European Association of Endoscopic Surgeons

Karl Storz UK

Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Last reviewed: 18 March 2021

CRUK internal database number: 13899

The Dangoor Education logo.

Dangoor Education

About Cancer generously supported by Dangoor Education since 2010. Learn more about Dangoor Education

Patient Information Forum. Trusted Information Creator.
Plain English Campaign award.

Help and support

An icon of a hand shake.

Questions for your doctor

What to ask your doctor about clinical trials.

An icon of two speech bubbles, indicating a conversation.

Cancer chat forum

Meet and chat to other cancer people affected by cancer.

An icon of a landline phone.

Nurse helpline

Questions about cancer? Call freephone 0808 800 40 40 from 9 to 5 - Monday to Friday. Alternatively, you can email us.