U.S., Dec. 13 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07278687) titled 'LATA-IBD TRIAL a Controlled Feasibility Study for the Introduction of Transanal Minimally Invasive IPAA-Surgery. Evaluation of Operative Results and Bowel Function After Introducing Transanal IPAA-surgery to Replace Conventional Laparoscopic IPAA-surgery.' on Nov. 22.

Brief Summary: This study compares the operative and functional outcomes of adding a transanal pathway to laparoscopic pelvic pouch surgery. The transanal pathway enables the surgeon to have better control when dividing the rectum and it may improve visualization in pelvic dissection. This could decrease the need for conversion to open surgery, reduce complications, po...