Clinical trial: NCT05727007
Section: Procedures
Subsections: Research Protocol: Evaluation Of Computed Tomography And Magnetic Diffusion Resonance Imaging In The Preoperative Staging Of Colon Cancer 1. Procedure 2. Dangers 3. Expected Benefits 4. Information 5. Participation

The objective of this study is the evaluation of different imaging methods for the optimal preoperative staging of colon cancer patients. Imaging findings will be compared with the histopathologic results of the specimen following surgical resection. The study protocol is designed as a prospective study.  
The patient will be admitted to the surgical department according to the predetermined procedure. All the necessary preoperative imaging and laboratory examinations will be performed. A multidisciplinary oncology board will follow to determine the optimal treatment. Following this, the patient will be submitted to the optimal operation for him / her to treat his / her condition. Postoperatively the patient will be monitored in the surgical department according to the existing protocols and guidelines.  
The risks are related to the possible postoperative complications from the operation. The research will result to the publication of data - results. Your participation in the protocol implies that you agree with future publication of results, provided that the information will be anonymous, and the names of the participants will not be disclosed. The data that will be collected will be encoded with a number, so that your name will not appear anywhere.  
Do not hesitate to ask questions regarding the purpose or the process of the protocol. If you have any doubts or questions, please ask us to give you clarifications.  
Your participation in the protocol is voluntary. You are free to disagree or cancel your participation whenever you wish.  
6. **Informed consent** I have read this form and I understand the processes that I will follow. I agree to participate in the research protocol. Date: __/__/__
Participant Name and Signature Investigator Signature  
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Principal Investigator:
Effrosyni Bompou, MSc
Telephone: 00302413501000
Email: feybobou@hotmail.com
Study Director:
George Tzovaras, Professor of
General Surgery
Telephone: 00302413502804
Email: gtzovaras@hotmail.com

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