Virtual Ileostomy Versus Diverting Ileostomy in Patients Undergoing Total Mesorectal Excision

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn to compare the safety and efficacy of virtual ileostomy versus diverting ileostomy in patients undergoing sphincter-saving surgery for rectal cancer. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is the virtual ileostomy a safe and effective alternative to the ileostomy? * Is it scientifically reasonable to perform diverting ileostomy intraoperatively? Researchers will compare virtual ileostomy to diverting ileostomy to see if the virtual ileostomy works to reduce rates of stoma. Participants will: * Performing diverting ileostomy or virtual ileostomy undergoing sphincter-saving surgery for rectal cancer * Continuous follow-up of their complications after the first surgery

NCT Number	NCT06633133
Lead Sponsor	Daping Hospital and the Research Institute of Surgery of the Third Military Medical University
Conditions	Rectal Cancer
Enrollment	620 participants
Start Date	2024-10-10
Primary Completion	2026-12-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2030-10-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2024-10-16