Procedure and follow-up
RECTAL ADENOCARCINOMA, COMPLICATIONS
The procedure is described in detail in the protocol publication [The size of the BM was 10 cm x 5 cm, which was a compromise between size and cost. The SM was trimmed to fit the width of the retrorectus space. The study patients were interviewed and examined at the 30-day follow-up. An electronic case report form (eCRF) was filled out for the visit and the patient filled out a RAND-36 quality of life questionnaire. The patients were interviewed about their recovery and readmissions. All complications that had occurred during the 30-day follow-up period were recorded. Readmissions and re-operations were recorded. All complications and side-effects were reported on a separate eCRF. Study patient follow-ups occur at 30 days, 10 months, 3 years and 5 years post procedure. All study patients are evaluated at the outpatient clinic at follow-up visits. CT scan is performed at 10 months’ follow-up visit as part of the routine protocol for rectal adenocarcinoma follow-up.