Selective sPlenic flExure Mobilization for Low colorEctal Anastomosis After D3 lYmph Node Dissection (Speedy Trial)

NCT ID: NCT03895255

Last Updated: 2020-02-27

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

142 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2016-10-02

Study Completion Date

2021-11-02

Brief Summary

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In the Low Anterior Resection of rectum for cancer, the section level of IMA and the need of SFM is still debated.

The aim of this study is to explore the different impacts of high and low ligation with peeling off vascular sheath of inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) in low anterior resection of the rectum for cancer. This study purpose to demonstrate that low IMA ligation, sparing of left colic artery (LCA) and selective SFM results in higher anastomotic leakage rate than high IMA ligation with routine SFM (with the difference of more than 5%).

Detailed Description

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Although TME is the standard curative operation for rectal cancer patients, who undergo low anterior resection (LAR) or abdominoperineal resection (APR) with a permanent colostomy, the strategy to restore the transit between colon and rectum (in case of LAR) is still debated in literature.

Several studies comparing high-tie with low-tie ligation reported a stage-specific survival benefit for high-tie, but on the other hand recent studies demonstrated that low-tie, without splenic flexure mobilization (SFM), decreases the complexity of the laparoscopic procedure and could reduces the operating time with comparable oncological outcomes.

The method of restorative surgery, after Total Mesorectal Excision (TME), largely depends on the length of the resected part of the colon, that is related to patient's anatomical features and the height of vascular ligation performed during the operation.

In attempt to perform a radical paraaortic lymph node dissection the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) is usually ligated at its origin and the Arcade of Riolan provides bloody supply to any distal anastomosis. Unfortunately the Arcade of Riolan is an inconstant finding and sometimes (26% of cases) is mandatory to mobilize the splenic flexure to ensure a safe and tension-free anastomosis. SFM is a time-consuming component of LAR, has the additional risk of iatrogenic splenic injury and is very difficult during a laparoscopic resection.

In 2005 was demonstrated that routine SFM is not always necessary during anterior resection for rectal cancer.

A recent retrospective analysis by Mouw showed that SFM was associated with wider margins and a decreased rate of inadequate nodal staging in patients undergoing LAR.

This trial aims to demonstrate that low IMA ligation, sparing of LCA and selective SFM results in higher anastomotic leakage rate than high IMA ligation with routine SFM (with the difference of more than 5%). Furthermore this study purpose to evaluate the need to perform splenic flexure mobilization (SFM) in low ligation group and the, operation time, apical lymph nodes positive rate and short terms postoperative complication in both groups

Conditions

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Rectal Cancer

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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IMA high ligation with routine SFM

Inferior mesenteric artery is ligated close to its origin. Splenic flexure is always mobilized.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Paraaortic lymph node dissection, IMA high ligation, TME, routine splenic flexure mobilization

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Nerve-sparing paraaortic lymph node dissection is performed. The inferior mesenteric artery is divided at 1-2 cm from its origin from the aorta. Nerve-sparing total mesorectal excision is performed. Splenic flexure is mobilized. Side-to-end sigmoido-rectal anastomosis is created.

IMA skeletonization and low ligation with selective SFM

Inferior mesenteric artery is ligated below the origin of left colic artery. Splenic flexure is mobilized only if needed.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Paraaortic lymph node dissection, IMA low ligation, TME, selective splenic flexure mobilization

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Nerve-sparing paraaortic lymph node dissection is performed. Then inferior mesenteric artery is skeletonized down to the origin of left colic artery and divided below it. Nerve-sparing total mesorectal excision is performed. Splenic flexure is mobilized only if sigmoid colon is unsuitable for anastomosis or doesn't reach the rectal stump. Then descending-rectal side-to-end anastomosis is created.

Interventions

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Paraaortic lymph node dissection, IMA high ligation, TME, routine splenic flexure mobilization

Nerve-sparing paraaortic lymph node dissection is performed. The inferior mesenteric artery is divided at 1-2 cm from its origin from the aorta. Nerve-sparing total mesorectal excision is performed. Splenic flexure is mobilized. Side-to-end sigmoido-rectal anastomosis is created.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Paraaortic lymph node dissection, IMA low ligation, TME, selective splenic flexure mobilization

Nerve-sparing paraaortic lymph node dissection is performed. Then inferior mesenteric artery is skeletonized down to the origin of left colic artery and divided below it. Nerve-sparing total mesorectal excision is performed. Splenic flexure is mobilized only if sigmoid colon is unsuitable for anastomosis or doesn't reach the rectal stump. Then descending-rectal side-to-end anastomosis is created.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Other Intervention Names

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High tie with routine SFM Low tie with selective SFM

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Histologically proven primary rectal adenocarcinoma located within 15 cm from anal verge not involving internal and/or external sphincter muscle
2. Stage I-III
3. Elective surgical treatment with TME and primary colorectal anastomosis
4. Receive or not receive neoadjuvant radio-chemotherapy
5. Overall health status according to American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification: I-III
6. Signed informed consent with agreement to attend all study visits
7. The patient is not pregnant

Exclusion Criteria

1. Unresectable tumour, inability to perform a TME with colorectal anastomosis, inability to complete R0 resection or presence of T4b tumour necessitating a multi-organ resection
2. The patient wants to withdraw from the clinical trial
3. Loss to follow-up
4. Inability to complete all the trial procedures
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

85 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Russian Society of Colorectal Surgeons

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Petr Tsarkov, Prof

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Russian Society of Colorectal Surgeons

Locations

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Clinic of Colorectal and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Moscow, , Russia

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Russia

Central Contacts

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Arcangelo Picciariello, MD

Role: CONTACT

+393492185104

Inna Tulina, MD

Role: CONTACT

+79264086672

Facility Contacts

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Inna Tulina, MD

Role: primary

+79264086672

MD

Role: backup

References

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Heald RJ, Ryall RD. Recurrence and survival after total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer. Lancet. 1986 Jun 28;1(8496):1479-82. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(86)91510-2.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 2425199 (View on PubMed)

Ho YH. Techniques for restoring bowel continuity and function after rectal cancer surgery. World J Gastroenterol. 2006 Oct 21;12(39):6252-60. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i39.6252.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 17072945 (View on PubMed)

Kanemitsu Y, Hirai T, Komori K, Kato T. Survival benefit of high ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery in sigmoid colon or rectal cancer surgery. Br J Surg. 2006 May;93(5):609-15. doi: 10.1002/bjs.5327.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 16607682 (View on PubMed)

Lange MM, Buunen M, van de Velde CJ, Lange JF. Level of arterial ligation in rectal cancer surgery: low tie preferred over high tie. A review. Dis Colon Rectum. 2008 Jul;51(7):1139-45. doi: 10.1007/s10350-008-9328-y. Epub 2008 May 16.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 18483828 (View on PubMed)

Mouw TJ, King C, Ashcraft JH, Valentino JD, DiPasco PJ, Al-Kasspooles M. Routine splenic flexure mobilization may increase compliance with pathological quality metrics in patients undergoing low anterior resection. Colorectal Dis. 2019 Jan;21(1):23-29. doi: 10.1111/codi.14404. Epub 2018 Sep 29.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 30184316 (View on PubMed)

Katory M, Tang CL, Koh WL, Fook-Chong SM, Loi TT, Ooi BS, Ho KS, Eu KW. A 6-year review of surgical morbidity and oncological outcome after high anterior resection for colorectal malignancy with and without splenic flexure mobilization. Colorectal Dis. 2008 Feb;10(2):165-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2007.01265.x. Epub 2007 May 16.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 17506796 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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683472

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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