An observational study in Rectal Cancer, sponsored by Tripler Army Medical Center. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 70 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2018-12-05.
Sponsored by Tripler Army Medical Center · Observational
The objective was to evaluate the use and outcomes of robotic proctectomy compared to open and laparoscopic approaches for rectal cancer in the elderly. A retrospective cross-sectional cohort study utilizing the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS; 2006-2013) was performed.
The objective was to evaluate the use and outcomes of robotic proctectomy compared to open and laparoscopic approaches for rectal cancer in the elderly. A retrospective cross-sectional cohort study utilizing the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS; 2006-2013) was performed. All cases were restricted to age 70 years old or greater. The incidence of robotic proctectomy from 2006 - 2013 both as a whole as well as divided into approach was analyzed. Each approach was compared for both primary and secondary outcomes.
Patients were eligible if they were 70 years old or greater, underwent proctectomy in an elective setting, and did not have an abdominoperioneal resection.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients who underwent Proctectomy through an open approach
Procedure: Proctectomy
Patients who underwent Proctectomy through a Laparoscopic approach
Procedure: Proctectomy
Patients who underwent Proctectomy through a Robotic approach
Procedure: Proctectomy
Resection of the rectum
In-hospital Complications
Complications to include mechanical wound, infections, urinary, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, systemic, surgical, and any complication
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 5 days
In-hospital mortality
Death during admission
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 5 days
Length of Stay
Length of in hospital stay
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 5 days
Costs and Charges
Hospital charges refer to the total amount billed by the hospital. Hospital cost refers to the amount paid by the insurance provider
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 5 days
Plan to share: Undecided
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