SMART: A randomised controlled trial of Stapled Mesh stomA Reinforcement Technique (SMART) versus standard technique to assess effect on parastomal herniation

Trial Overview

Acronym	SMART
Number	ISRCTN94943190
Protocol Link	https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3293318/
Public Trial Registry Link	http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN94943190
Status	Closed
Category	Miscellaneous
Treatment Course	Surgery

Trial Description

Creation of the stoma trephine by a stapling technique together with mesh reinforcement can simplify the reinforcement procedure and reduce the incidence of parastomal herniation compared to standard techniques, irrespective whether the stoma is constructed by open or laparoscopic techniques.

Chief Investigator

Norman Williams .

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Lead Centre

Royal London Hospital Whitechapel Road London E1 1BB UK

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