Laparoscopic placement of prosthetic anal sphincter

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Laparoscopic placement of prosthetic anal sphincter study

• IRAS ID

  136995

• Contact name

  Carolynne Vaizey

• Contact email

  cvaizey@nhs.net

• Sponsor organisation

  London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

• Duration of Study in the UK

  5 years, 0 months, 1 days

• Research summary

  This study will investigate the use of the prosthetic anal sphincter in patients who have faecal incontinence resistant to treatment, and for whom the only other option is a colostomy. This device has been reported previously, with promising results. However, it required a laparotomy to be placed. This study will investigate its placement by laparoscopic surgery. This should ensure a faster recovery for the patient, and will reduce problems with wound herniation, infection and adhesion formation.

• REC name

  London - Hampstead Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  15/LO/0065

• Date of REC Opinion

  12 Feb 2015

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion