Comparison of Loop Ileostomy and Loop Colostomy as Protective Stomas After Anterior Rectal Resection for Rectal Tumors

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are comparing two types of protective stomas, loop ileostomy and loop colostomy, used after anterior rectal resection surgery for patients with rectal tumors. This multicenter, open-label, randomized study aims to find out which type is better at reducing stoma-related complications within 60 days after surgery. The study focuses on patients undergoing anterior rectal resection with primary anastomosis who are planned to have a protective stoma. Participants are randomly assigned during surgery to receive either a loop ileostomy or a loop colostomy. Both procedures are performed as part of the anterior rectal resection surgery. The main comparison is based on complications related to the stoma within 60 days after the initial surgery. During the study, participants will be monitored for stoma-related adverse events and other postoperative complications within 30 days after surgery and after stoma closure. Researchers will also assess hospital-free days, quality of life at 2 months, and kidney function changes within 1 year. The total participation duration extends up to the completion of stoma closure and follow-up assessments, with primary outcome measurement within 60 days post-surgery.

Protective Ileostomy Versus Protective Colostomy in Anterior Rectal Resection