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Early Catheter Removal After Colorectal Surgery

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Research Sponsored by University of Southern California

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class I-III

Elective procedures involving total mesorectal excision, including low anterior resection and abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer as well as proctectomy for inflammatory bowel disease

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up from time of surgery to time of discharge from the hospital, an average of 4 days

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing whether it's safe to remove a urinary catheter one day after colorectal surgery, instead of the current practice of three days.

Who is the study for?

Adults over 18 undergoing elective colorectal surgery for rectal cancer or inflammatory bowel disease, who can sign consent. It's open to all surgical approaches and includes those with prior chemo/radiation treatments. Excludes emergency surgeries, combined major procedures, previous urinary issues like retention or injuries during surgery.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is testing if removing the urinary catheter on day 1 after colorectal surgery is as safe as the standard practice of removal on day 3. The goal is to see if early removal reduces urinary infections and hospital stays without increasing the risk of urine retention.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects include an increased risk of postoperative urinary retention when the catheter is removed earlier than usual, and possible urinary tract infections associated with prolonged catheter use.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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My health is good to moderate, as rated by an anesthesiologist.

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I am scheduled for or have had surgery for rectal cancer or inflammatory bowel disease.

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I am 18 years old or older.

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I have had chemotherapy or radiation before surgery.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ from time of surgery to time of discharge from the hospital, an average of 4 days

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~from time of surgery to time of discharge from the hospital, an average of 4 days

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and from time of surgery to time of discharge from the hospital, an average of 4 days for reporting.