MIRCAST

Project objectives

MIRCAST is the minimally invasive right colectomy anastomosis study that will compare laparoscopy with robot-assisted surgery, using intracorporeal or extracorporeal anastomosis, in a large prospective, observational, multicenter, parallel, four-cohort study in patients with a tumor benign or malignant, non-metastatic to the right colon. Over 2 years of follow-up, the study will prospectively evaluate peri- and postoperative complications, postoperative recovery, hospital stay, and mid-term outcomes including survival, local recurrence, metastasis rate, and conversion rate. The primary composite endpoint will be the effectiveness of the surgical method with regards to surgical wound infections and postoperative complications (Clavien-Dindo grade III-IV complications at 30 days after surgery). Secondary endpoints include long-term oncological outcomes, conversion rate, operative time, length of stay, and quality of life.

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Coordinating institution of the project

Other Institutions involved

• CBM

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