Anastomotic Bleeding in Colorectal Anastomosis Relating to the Placement of the Stapler Spike to the Staple Line

Each colorectal anastomosis is routinely evaluated intraoperatively by sigmoidoscopy and, in the presence of signs of bleeding, also postoperatively (persistent rectal bleeding within 24 hours after surgery).

NCT Number	NCT07506005
Lead Sponsor	Kepler University Hospital
Conditions	Colorectal Cancer, Diverticulitis
Enrollment	102 participants
Start Date	2024-12-18
Primary Completion	2028-12-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2028-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-04-01