Reconstruction After Abdominoperineal Resection With Robot-assisted Harvest of VRAM Flap
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
Non-randomized study of robot-assisted perineal reconstruction with rectus abdominis muscle flap in patients operated with abdominoperineal resection for irradiated locally advanced rectal or anal cancer. Operative time, complications, wound healing, pre- and postoperatively abdominal wall strength and patient related outcomes including sexual health will be registered.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patients with rectal or anal cancer * scheduled for robot-assisted abdominoperineal resection * reconstruction of pelvic floor and/or vagina with rectus abdominis muscle flap Exclusion Criteria: * patients not eligible for robot-assisted procedure * rectus abdominis muscle not available for harvest * the expected wound defect is not suitable for reconstruction with rectus abdominis muscle flap