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RoLaCaRT-1: The aim of this trial is to compare the use of robotic surgery with laparoscopic ('keyhole') surgery for the treatment of right sided colon cancerAn international randomised phase II trial comparing surgical outcomes of robotic-assisted right hemicolectomy versus laparoscopic-assisted hemicolectomy for resection of adenocarcinoma of the caecum, ascending or proximal transverse colon

Clinical summary

Summary

Participants will be randomly allocated to receive either robotic or laparoscopic surgery for the surgical treatment of their cancer. There will be a two in one chance that patients are allocated to receive robotic surgery. This study will evaluate the short and longer term outcomes, quality of life, cost effectiveness and surgeons’ experience with the robotic surgery approach.

Age

People18+

Phase

II

Trial Acronym

RoLaCaRT-1

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Commercial Sponsor

Intuitive Inc., Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group (AGITG)

Scientific Title

An international randomised phase II trial comparing surgical outcomes of robotic-assisted right hemicolectomy versus laparoscopic-assisted hemicolectomy for resection of adenocarcinoma of the caecum, ascending or proximal transverse colon

Eligibility

Inclusion

  • You have certain types of non-cancer medical conditions.
  • You have been diagnosed with a prior or secondary type of cancer.

Exclusion

  • Your cancer has not spread to other parts of the body.
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