Laparoscopic-Assisted Surgery Compared With Open Surgery in Treating Patients With Colon Cancer
Study Information
Alliance Study ID: NCCTG-934653
NCT Study ID (ClinicalTrials.gov): NCT00002575
Disease or Cancer Type: Colorectal / Colon / Rectal Cancer
Alliance Study Chair: Heidi Nelson, MD
Status: COMPLETED
Study Description
RATIONALE: Less invasive types of surgery may help reduce the number of side effects and improve recovery. It is not yet known which type of surgery is more effective for colon cancer.
PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to compare the effectiveness of laparoscopic-assisted colectomy with open colectomy in treating patients who have colon cancer.
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