A La CaRT: Australasian phase III randomised trial comparing laparoscopic-assisted versus open resection for rectal cancer [ 2011 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Andrew Stevenson (Principal investigator) ,  Dr John Lumley ,  Dr Wendy Hague ,  Prof Andrew Clouston ,  Prof Jim Fleshman
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Brief description The current major treatment for rectal cancer is surgical removal of the cancer. This type of surgery requires a large cut through the abdomen for removal of the cancer. There is a newer, less invasive procedure known as laparoscopic resection enabling the same surgery by using a scope inserted in the abdomen along with a smaller incision to allow removal of the tumour. This study is being conducted to determine whether the newer procedure is as safe and effective as the current procedure.

Funding Amount $AUD 974,440.55

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant