Advanced Pelvic Surgical Oncology Database - Prospective Observational Study
This study is gathering information on patients at Glasgow Royal Infirmary who are having very complex surgery for cancers in the lower tummy and pelvis. These can include cancers of the bowel (colon or rectum) or gynaecological cancers. This type of surgery often involves removing more than one organ in the pelvic area. The main aim is to carefully watch and record how patients recover after these operations. By doing this, we hope to better understand any major complications that might happen, track how patients' health changes over time, and identify areas where we can improve surgical techniques and patient care in the future. It's an observational study, meaning researchers are just watching and collecting data, not giving new treatments.
At a glance
What is this study about?
This study is gathering important information about people who have complex operations for cancers located in the lower part of their body, known as the pelvis. This area can include organs like the bowel (colon or rectum) or, for women, parts of the reproductive system (gynaecological organs). The surgery being looked at is often very involved, sometimes needing to remove more than one organ in that area.
Doctors at Glasgow Royal Infirmary want to understand more about these operations and their effects. By carefully watching and recording how patients recover, they hope to get a clearer picture of any major problems that can happen, how patients' health progresses over time, and what difficulties people might face. This information is vital for improving how these surgeries are done in the future and making care better for patients.
Essentially, this is like putting together a detailed health diary of people going through this specific type of surgery. The study helps doctors learn from past and current patients to identify what works well and where improvements can be made, leading to better outcomes for future patients facing similar conditions.
Key takeaways
- It's an observational study for complex pelvic cancer surgery.
- Data collected from patients at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
- Aims to understand recovery and complications for better future care.
- No new treatments or procedures are given in this study.
- Participation will not affect your standard medical care.
- Information gathered could benefit future patients with similar conditions.
Who may be eligible?
To be part of this study, you would need to be having a specific type of surgery for cancer in your pelvic area. This means the cancer itself, or the surgery to remove it, involves more than one organ in your lower tummy or pelvis. For example, if both a part of your bowel and another organ in the pelvis need to be removed during your cancer operation.
This study is focusing on these more complex surgeries. Therefore, if your cancer surgery only involves removing a single organ, you might not be suitable for this particular study.
The study includes adult patients of any age and sex who are undergoing these specific advanced pelvic cancer operations at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
- Are you having surgery for cancer?
- Is this surgery in your lower tummy or pelvis?
- Does your surgery involve removing more than one organ in that area?
- Is your surgery taking place at Glasgow Royal Infirmary?
This is a guide only — the research team will confirm whether you can take part.
What does participation involve?
If you take part in this study, you won't be given any new drugs or treatments. The researchers will simply be observing your health journey and collecting information as you go through your standard cancer treatment and recovery. This means they will look at your medical records, including details about your surgery, your recovery in the hospital, and how you are doing at follow-up appointments.
They will collect information about your diagnosis, the type of surgery you had, any complications you experienced, and your general health outcomes over time. There are no extra visits or assessments specifically for this study beyond what your doctors would normally recommend for your care. The total duration of your participation would depend on your standard follow-up schedule with your clinical team.
Potential risks and benefits
Locations (1)
- Academic Department of Surgery, Glasgow Royal InfirmaryGlasgow, United Kingdom· Recruiting
Common questions
What kind of cancers are included in this study?
This study looks at cancers in the lower tummy and pelvis, such as bowel (rectal or colon), and gynaecological cancers.
Will I receive new treatments if I join this study?
No, this study is 'observational,' meaning researchers will only collect information about your usual care, not give new treatments.
What does 'advanced pelvic surgical oncology' mean?
It refers to complex surgery for cancer in the pelvis, often involving the removal of more than one organ in that area.
Will my doctors know if I don't want to be in the study?
Deciding not to take part or withdrawing won't affect your medical care in any way, and your doctors will continue to treat you as usual.
How long will the study follow me?
The study will collect information based on your regular hospital follow-up appointments, so the duration will depend on your care plan.
How to find out more
Norman Galbraith, PhD MRCS
Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.
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