Randomized Trial of Intra-Corporeal Anastomosis for Right Colectomies (RICART Study)

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate whether minimally invasive right hemicolectomies performed with an intra-corporeal anastomosis lead to a quicker return of bowel function and earlier hospital discharge. The study focuses on adult patients scheduled for this surgery using robotic or laparoscopic methods. Researchers want to understand how these surgical approaches may affect recovery and hospital stay. Participants will undergo a right hemicolectomy with an anastomosis created either inside the body (intra-corporeal) or outside the body (extra-corporeal) through minimally invasive techniques. The study randomly assigns patients to one of these two surgical methods. Both approaches involve removing portions of the colon and related blood vessels as needed. During the study, researchers will monitor how quickly bowel function returns by tracking passage of gas and bowel movements up to two weeks after surgery. They will also assess hospital length of stay, incision size, use of narcotic pain medications, surgical site infections, complications around the time of surgery, and operating room costs. Follow-up evaluations will occur up to six weeks after surgery to assess outcomes and safety.

Intra-Corporeal Anastomosis Result in Quicker Return of Bowel Function/Earlier Discharge