Trial Outcomes & Findings for An Evaluation of a Powered Vascular Stapler in Laparoscopic Nephrectomies and Nephroureterectomies (NCT NCT02807376)

NCT ID: NCT02807376

Last Updated: 2018-12-19

Results Overview

Proportion of hemostatic interventions/procedures completed for intra-operative bleeding related to the transection of the Reanl Artery and Renal Vein during laparoscopic nephrectomy or nephroureterectomy with the use of standard of care stapler (SOC) or powered vascular stapler (PVS) defined as bleeding detected and controlled intraoperatively (additional stapling, over-sewing, clip placement, compression, use of suture, sealant, and/or buttress, and/or use of energy); or bleeding that occurs intra-operatively requiring blood or blood product transfusion or an additional surgical procedure (e.g. conversion to open).

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

270 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Intra-Operative, an average of 2.6 hours, ranging from 42 minutes to 6.4 hours

Results posted on

2018-12-19

Participant Flow

Recruitment was from July 2016 to July 2017 across 11 hospitals.

In total, 302 subjects were screened, 270 subjects were randomized, and those 32 subjects who were not randomized did not satisfy inclusion or exclusion criteria.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Standard of Care
Facility's Current Instrumentation
Powered Vascular Stapler
Use of the ECHELON FLEX™ Powered Vascular Stapler
Overall Study
STARTED
139
131
Overall Study
COMPLETED
136
130
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
3
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Standard of Care
Facility's Current Instrumentation
Powered Vascular Stapler
Use of the ECHELON FLEX™ Powered Vascular Stapler
Overall Study
Intra-operative exclusion criteria
3
0
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

An Evaluation of a Powered Vascular Stapler in Laparoscopic Nephrectomies and Nephroureterectomies

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Standard of Care
n=139 Participants
Facility's Current Instrumentation
Powered Vascular Stapler
n=131 Participants
Use of the ECHELON FLEX™ Powered Vascular Stapler
Total
n=270 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
64.1 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.0 • n=5 Participants
63.6 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.8 • n=7 Participants
63.8 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.9 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
68 Participants
n=5 Participants
60 Participants
n=7 Participants
128 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
71 Participants
n=5 Participants
71 Participants
n=7 Participants
142 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
39 Participants
n=5 Participants
38 Participants
n=7 Participants
77 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
94 Participants
n=5 Participants
92 Participants
n=7 Participants
186 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
11 Participants
n=7 Participants
24 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
119 Participants
n=5 Participants
116 Participants
n=7 Participants
235 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
7 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Intra-Operative, an average of 2.6 hours, ranging from 42 minutes to 6.4 hours

Population: All randomized subjects in whom the Standard of Care or Powered Vascular Stapler was used for vessel transection.

Proportion of hemostatic interventions/procedures completed for intra-operative bleeding related to the transection of the Reanl Artery and Renal Vein during laparoscopic nephrectomy or nephroureterectomy with the use of standard of care stapler (SOC) or powered vascular stapler (PVS) defined as bleeding detected and controlled intraoperatively (additional stapling, over-sewing, clip placement, compression, use of suture, sealant, and/or buttress, and/or use of energy); or bleeding that occurs intra-operatively requiring blood or blood product transfusion or an additional surgical procedure (e.g. conversion to open).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Standard of Care
n=309 Vessels Transected
Facility's Current Instrumentation
Powered Vascular Stapler
n=305 Vessels Transected
Use of the ECHELON FLEX™ Powered Vascular Stapler
Proportion of Vessels Transected Requiring Intra-Operative Hemostatic Interventions
0.1359 proportion of transected vessels
Interval 0.0977 to 0.1741
0.1836 proportion of transected vessels
Interval 0.1402 to 0.2271

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Post-Op through 4 Week Follow-up

Population: All randomized subjects in whom the Standard of Care or Powered Vascular Stapler was used for vessel transection.

Proportion of participants with hemostatic interventions /procedures completed for post-operative bleeding related to the transection of the Renal Artery and Renal Vein during laparoscopic nephrectomy or nephroureterectomy with the use of SOC or PVS: * Hemostasis intervention: bleeding that occurs post-operatively requiring blood or blood product transfusion or an additional surgical procedure (related to Renal Artery and Renal Vein transection). No hemostasis intervention is defined as no interventions needed for post-operative bleeding (related to PA and PV transection).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Standard of Care
n=139 Participants
Facility's Current Instrumentation
Powered Vascular Stapler
n=131 Participants
Use of the ECHELON FLEX™ Powered Vascular Stapler
Proportion of Participants Requiring Post-operative Interventions or Procedures Related to Renal Artery or Renal Vein Bleeding
0.0144 proportion of participants
Interval 0.0 to 0.0342
0.0076 proportion of participants
Interval 0.0 to 0.0225

Adverse Events

Standard of Care

Serious events: 21 serious events
Other events: 26 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Powered Vascular Stapler

Serious events: 14 serious events
Other events: 33 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Standard of Care
n=139 participants at risk
Facility's Current Instrumentation
Powered Vascular Stapler
n=131 participants at risk
Use of the ECHELON FLEX™ Powered Vascular Stapler
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
0.72%
1/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.00%
0/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Cardiac disorders
Tachycardia
0.00%
0/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.76%
1/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
1.4%
2/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.00%
0/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
1.4%
2/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.00%
0/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
0.00%
0/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.76%
1/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Gastrointestinal disorders
Ileus
0.72%
1/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.00%
0/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Gastrointestinal disorders
Retroperitoneal hematoma
0.72%
1/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.00%
0/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Gastrointestinal disorders
Small intestinal obstruction
0.00%
0/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.76%
1/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
0.00%
0/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.76%
1/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
General disorders
Chest pain
0.72%
1/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.00%
0/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
General disorders
Device occlusion
0.00%
0/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.76%
1/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
General disorders
Pain
0.72%
1/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.00%
0/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Infections and infestations
Abdominal sepsis
0.72%
1/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.00%
0/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Infections and infestations
Cellulitis
1.4%
2/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.00%
0/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Infections and infestations
Lower respiratory tract infection
0.72%
1/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.00%
0/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
0.72%
1/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.00%
0/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Infections and infestations
Sepsis
0.72%
1/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.00%
0/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
0.00%
0/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
1.5%
2/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Infections and infestations
Urosepsis
0.72%
1/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.76%
1/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Infections and infestations
Wound infection
0.72%
1/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.76%
1/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Post procedural hemmorrhage
2.2%
3/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.00%
0/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Post-operative ileus
0.72%
1/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.76%
1/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Procedural complication
0.72%
1/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.00%
0/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Investigations
Blood creatinine increased
0.72%
1/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.00%
0/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatremia
0.72%
1/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.00%
0/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscular weakness
0.00%
0/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.76%
1/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Renal and urinary disorders
Acute kidney injury
0.00%
0/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.76%
1/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Renal and urinary disorders
Hematuria
0.72%
1/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.76%
1/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Genital pain
0.72%
1/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.76%
1/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hypoxia
0.00%
0/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.76%
1/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary embolism
0.00%
0/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.76%
1/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary edema
0.00%
0/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.76%
1/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Surgical and medical procedures
Wound drainage
0.00%
0/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.76%
1/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Vascular disorders
Hematoma
0.72%
1/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
0.00%
0/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Standard of Care
n=139 participants at risk
Facility's Current Instrumentation
Powered Vascular Stapler
n=131 participants at risk
Use of the ECHELON FLEX™ Powered Vascular Stapler
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
4.3%
6/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
5.3%
7/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
3.6%
5/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
8.4%
11/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
General disorders
Pyrexia
3.6%
5/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
4.6%
6/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
2.9%
4/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
4.6%
6/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Infections and infestations
Wound infection
4.3%
6/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
4.6%
6/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary retention
2.2%
3/139 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure
5.3%
7/131 • 4 Weeks Post Procedure

Additional Information

Michael Schwiers

Ethicon

Phone: 513-337-1172

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: LTE60