NCT00673400

Stapled TransAnal Rectal Resection (STARR) With Contour® TranstarTM

Morbidity and Functional Outcome of Stapled TransAnal Rectal Resection (STARR) With Contour® TranstarTM in Obstructed Defecation

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 52 (actual)
• Sponsor: Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: —
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR procedure) is an effective treatment for obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) caused by intussusception and rectocele. Recently a new technique has been developed using the new Contour® TranstarTM stapler, which was specifically designed to facilitate the STARR procedure. The investigators would like to evaluate the morbidity and quality of life.

Conditions

• Obstructed Defecation Syndrome
• Rectocele
• Intussusception
• SNS

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	Stapled transanal rectum resection	Contour Transtar-STR5G (Ethicon EndoSurgery Inc., Cincinnati, OH).The circular anal dilator is fixed to perianal skin.Rectal intussusception is evidenced with a swab.The first stitch is placed superficial on top of the intussusception. The procedure is performed 5to6 times counterclockwise.A final stitch for first radial cut at 3 o'clock.The device is introduced into the rectum. This cut opens the prolapse. Check with a finger the vagina. The device is then closed and fired. After replacing the cartridge, the device is introduced in the rectum, placed parallel to the circular anal dilator and moved counter clockwise with 4to6firings to complete the resection. Additional stitches across the staple line to assure haemostasis.

Timeline

• Start date: 2008-01-01
• Primary completion: 2008-11-01
• Completion: 2009-11-01
• First posted: 2008-05-07
• Last updated: 2012-10-02
• Results posted: 2012-10-02

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Switzerland