Status:
COMPLETED
Laparoscopic Versus Open Sigmoid Colectomy for Diverticular Disease
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospital, Geneva
Conditions:
Diverticulitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
Aim: This is a prospective, randomized comparison of traditional open (OS) and laparoscopic sigmoidectomy (LS) in patients with complicated diverticular disease. The study is designed in order to mini...
Detailed Description
Colonic diverticulosis is an increasingly common condition in the Western societies; in our country, a third of the population is affected by the 6th decade and two-thirds by the 9th decade. Fortunate...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Informed consent
- Diverticular disease of sigmoid colon documented by colonoscopy AND 2 episodes of uncomplicated diverticulitis, one at least being documented with CT scan OR 1 episode of complicated diverticulitis, i.e. perforation, with or without pericolic abscess or pelvic abscess requiring percutaneous drain
Exclusion
- Age \< 18
- Associated colon cancer or any condition requiring extended colectomy
- BMI \> 35
- Emergency procedure
- Use of opiates and/or analgesics within 48 hours preceding the surgical procedure
- Patient unable to communicate in French, English or German
- Any cognitive impairment (psychiatric disorder, Alzheimer's disease, etc.)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
February 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00453830
Start Date
January 1 2005
End Date
February 1 2009
Last Update
February 18 2009
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Surgery
Geneva, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland, 1211