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Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Biological Mesh Closure of the Pelvic Floor After Extralevator Abdomino Perineal Resection for Rectal Cancer

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Biological Mesh Closure of the Pelvic Floor After Extralevator Abdomino Perineal Resection for Rectal Cancer

Official Title: Long-term Results of Biological Mesh Closure of the Pelvic Floor After Extralevator Abdominoperineal Resection for Rectal Cancer

Study ID: NCT01927497

Conditions

Rectal Cancer

Study Description

Brief Summary: Rationale: Approximately 800 abdominoperineal resections (APR) are performed for rectal cancer each year in the Netherlands. The extralevator approach (eAPR) reduces the rate of positive margins and improves oncological outcome in distal rectal cancer. However, wider excisions increase wound healing problems and development of perineal hernia. This has resulted in a progressive increase of the use of musculocutaneous flaps and biological meshes associated with a substantial increase of costs, which is not supported by proper data. Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the cost-effectiveness of pelvic floor reconstruction using a biological mesh after standardized eAPR with neo-adjuvant (chemo)radiotherapy. Study design: This is a multicenter study in which patients undergoing an eAPR are randomized between standard care using primary closure of the perineum and the experimental arm with assisted closure using a biological mesh. Study population: Patients with a clinical diagnosis of primary rectal cancer who are scheduled for eAPR after neo-adjuvant (chemo)radiotherapy. A total number of 104 patients will be randomized. Intervention: The intervention in the experimental arm consists of suturing a biological mesh derived from porcine dermis in the pelvic floor defect, followed by perineal closure similar to the control arm. Main study parameters/endpoints: The primary endpoint is the percentage of uncomplicated perineal wound healing (Souphampton wound score less than II at day 30). Secondary endpoints are hospital stay, incidence of perineal hernia, quality of life, and costs. Nature and extent of the burden and risks associated with participation, benefit and group relatedness: Both primary perineal closure and biological mesh assisted closure are being performed in daily clinical practise. The potential benefit resulting from participation of the study in patients randomized for biological mesh assisted closure may be a higher chance of uncomplicated perineal wound healing and lower perineal hernia rate. On the other hand, the use of a biological mesh has been associated with increased postoperative pain and seroma formation.

Detailed Description:

Eligibility

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT

Sex: ALL

Healthy Volunteers: No

Locations

Academic Medical Cener, Amsterdam, Noord-holland, Netherlands

Contact Details

Name: Gijsbert D. Musters, M.D.

Affiliation: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Name: Willem A. Bemelman, Prof, PhD, M.D.

Affiliation: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Name: Harm J. Rutten, M.D. PhD

Affiliation: Catharina Ziekenhuis Eindhoven

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Name: Baljit Singh, M.D. PhD

Affiliation: Leicester hospital, Leicester

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Name: Marcel G.W. Dijkgraaf, M.D.

Affiliation: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

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