Clinical trial: NCT05713903
Section: Procedures
Subsections: Research Protocol: Randomized Controlled Trial 1. Procedure 2. Dangers 3. Expected Benefits 4. Information

Comparison of laparoscopic versus open right colectomy for right colon cancer, according to the complete mesocolic excision (CME) principles: a prospective The purpose of this research protocol is to compare laparoscopic versus open right colectomy according to the complete mesocolic excision principles (CME) in patients with right colon cancer. The study protocol is designed as a prospective randomized controlled study. The comparison of the two groups will be based on early and late postoperative endpoints. In addition, the efficacy of both approaches in terms of the specimen quality characteristics and the oncological outcomes will be evaluated.  
The patient will be admitted to the surgical department according to the predetermined procedure. All the necessary preoperative and laboratory examinations will be performed. A multidisciplinary oncology board will follow to determine the optimal treatment. The patient, then, will be randomized to one of the two groups. 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.  
5. **Participation** Your participation in the protocol is voluntary. You are free to disagree or cancel your participation whenever you wish.
Clinical trial: NCT05713903
Section: Voluntary Participation
Subsections: 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:
Konstantinos Perivoliotis, MD
Telephone: 00302413501000
Email: kperi19@gmail.com
Study Director:
George Tzovaras, Professor of
General Surgery
Telephone: 00302413502804
Email: gtzovaras@hotmail.com

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