Robot-assisted muscle flap repair after abdominoperineal resection for rectal or anal cancer
Studies robot-assisted muscle flap repair of the perineum in adults after cancer surgery.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Reconstruction After Abdominoperineal Resection With Robot-assisted Harvest of VRAM Flap
Key facts
- Where
- Oslo, NorwaySee the site
AI summary: who the study is looking for
From the trial's eligibility criteria. Machine-read from the registry text on this page, so it can be wrong. The registry text below and the trial team decide who can take part.
The trial is looking for adults with rectal or anal cancer who are planned for robot-assisted surgery to remove the rectum and anus, with the pelvic floor or vagina rebuilt using a flap of abdominal muscle.
- Age
- 18 years or older
- Sex
- All sexes can join
- Disease stage
- Rectal or anal cancer. The summary mentions irradiated, locally advanced cancer.
Main reasons for not taking part
- Cannot have a robot-assisted procedure
- The rectus abdominis muscle cannot be taken for the flap
- The expected wound defect cannot be rebuilt with a rectus abdominis muscle flap
Read by machine on 9 November 2026.
Where in Norway
- Oslo University Hospital - RadiumhospitaletOslo, NorwayTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Oslo University Hospital
- Trial code
- NCT05689775
- Record updated
- 19 January 2023
- Original description
Non-randomized study of robot-assisted perineal reconstruction with rectus abdominis muscle flap in patients operated with abdominoperineal resection for irradiated locally advanced rectal or anal cancer. Operative time, complications, wound healing, pre- and postoperatively abdominal wall strength and patient related outcomes including sexual health will be registered.Read full original descriptionShow less
Reconstruction After Abdominoperineal Resection With Robot-assisted Harvest of VRAM Flap
Non-randomized study of robot-assisted perineal reconstruction with rectus abdominis muscle flap in patients operated with abdominoperineal resection for irradiated locally advanced rectal or anal cancer. Operative time, complications, wound healing, pre- and postoperatively abdominal wall strength and patient related outcomes including sexual health will be registered.
Inclusion: patients with rectal or anal cancer; scheduled for robot-assisted abdominoperineal resection; reconstruction of pelvic floor and/or vagina with rectus abdominis muscle flap.
Exclusion: patients not eligible for robot-assisted procedure; rectus abdominis muscle not available for harvest; the expected wound defect is not suitable for reconstruction with rectus abdominis muscle flap.