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AP-NOSES: A Prospective Multicentre Registry of Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction in Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery (AP-NOSES)

22 maggio 2026 aggiornato da: Isaac Seow En, Singapore General Hospital

AP-NOSES: A Prospective, Multicentre Registry of Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction in Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery Across the Asia-Pacific Region

Natural orifice specimen extraction (NOSE) is a minimally invasive colorectal surgical technique in which the surgical specimen is removed through a natural orifice, including transanal or transvaginal routes, thereby avoiding an abdominal extraction incision. Observational studies suggest that NOSE may reduce wound-related morbidity and improve postoperative recovery, but prospective multicenter data evaluating long-term outcomes remain limited.

AP-NOSES is a prospective, multicenter observational registry evaluating clinical, patient-reported, and long-term wound outcomes following minimally invasive colorectal surgery with NOSE or transabdominal specimen extraction. The primary objective is to compare time to incisional hernia within 24 months between NOSE-eligible patients undergoing planned NOSE extraction and NOSE-eligible patients undergoing planned transabdominal extraction.

Secondary objectives include evaluation of postoperative complications, extraction-related morbidity, bowel function, urinary and sexual function, oncologic outcomes, and long-term patient-reported and clinical outcomes across participating centers.

This study does not alter routine clinical care. Surgical technique, perioperative management, and follow-up are performed according to local institutional practice.

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Descrizione dettagliata

Natural orifice specimen extraction (NOSE) is an established minimally invasive colorectal surgical technique that enables removal of the surgical specimen through transanal or transvaginal routes while avoiding an abdominal specimen extraction incision. Existing retrospective studies and meta-analyses suggest that NOSE may reduce postoperative pain, wound morbidity, and length of hospital stay without compromising oncologic outcomes. However, prospective multicenter data evaluating long-term abdominal wall outcomes and patient-reported outcomes remain limited.

Incisional hernia is a common long-term complication following colorectal surgery and is closely associated with the abdominal extraction site. By avoiding an abdominal extraction incision, NOSE may reduce extraction-site morbidity and long-term incisional hernia risk. AP-NOSES was designed to prospectively evaluate these outcomes in a multicenter setting using predefined eligibility criteria and a concurrent comparator cohort.

AP-NOSES is a prospective observational multicenter registry coordinated by Singapore General Hospital. Consecutive adult patients undergoing elective minimally invasive colorectal resection with planned intact specimen extraction are eligible for enrollment. Participating centers include tertiary colorectal units within the Asia-Pacific region.

The primary comparative analysis is conducted within a predefined NOSE-eligible cohort. Exposure groups are defined according to planned specimen extraction strategy:

  1. Planned NOSE extraction (transanal or transvaginal), and
  2. Planned transabdominal extraction among patients meeting protocol NOSE eligibility criteria.

Planned and achieved extraction routes, reasons for non-performance of NOSE, operative details, postoperative complications, and oncologic outcomes are prospectively recorded.

The primary outcome is time to incisional hernia within 24 months following index colorectal surgery.

Secondary outcomes include postoperative complications, extraction-site morbidity, surgical site infection, readmission, reoperation, pathologic outcomes, patient-reported quality-of-life and functional outcomes, bowel function, urinary and sexual function in selected patients, and oncologic outcomes including recurrence and disease-free survival.

Patient-reported outcomes are assessed using validated instruments including EQ-5D-5L, Body Image Scale (BIS), Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS) score, International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), International Index of Erectile Function-5 (IIEF-5), and Female Sexual Function Index-6 (FSFI-6), where applicable.

This study is observational and does not mandate changes to standard surgical or postoperative management. Data are entered into a secure centralized REDCap database using coded study identifiers.

Tipo di studio

Osservativo

Iscrizione (Stimato)

800

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Criteri di ammissibilità

Età idonea allo studio

  • Adulto
  • Adulto più anziano

Accetta volontari sani

No

Metodo di campionamento

Campione non probabilistico

Popolazione di studio

Adult patients undergoing elective minimally invasive colorectal resection with planned intact specimen extraction at participating tertiary colorectal centers in the Asia-Pacific region.

Descrizione

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 21 years or older
  • Elective minimally invasive colorectal resection (laparoscopic or robotic intent)
  • Planned intact specimen extraction
  • Eligible for natural orifice specimen extraction (NOSE) or transabdominal specimen extraction according to study protocol
  • Ability to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Emergency colorectal surgery
  • Planned transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME)
  • Planned ultralow anterior resection with planned anastomosis 3 cm or less from the anal verge
  • Planned abdominoperineal resection (APR)
  • Planned permanent end stoma without restoration of intestinal continuity
  • Planned multivisceral resection
  • Generalized peritonitis or uncontrolled intra-abdominal sepsis
  • Pregnancy
  • Pre-existing ventral or incisional hernia at the planned extraction site
  • Planned specimen extraction through a prior laparotomy incision containing mesh
  • Fixed distal obstruction, severe pelvic stenosis, or other anatomical constraint precluding intact specimen extraction

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Dettagli di progettazione

Coorti e interventi

Gruppo / Coorte
Intervento / Trattamento
Planned NOSE Extraction
Patients undergoing planned natural orifice specimen extraction (NOSE), including transanal or transvaginal extraction, during elective minimally invasive colorectal surgery.
Specimen extraction through a natural orifice, including transanal or transvaginal extraction, during minimally invasive colorectal surgery.
Planned Transabdominal Extraction
NOSE-eligible patients undergoing planned transabdominal specimen extraction during elective minimally invasive colorectal surgery.
Specimen extraction through an abdominal incision during minimally invasive colorectal surgery.

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Misure di risultato primarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Time to Incisional Hernia Within 24 Months
Lasso di tempo: 24 months after index surgery
Time from index colorectal surgery to first clinical or radiologic diagnosis of incisional hernia at or adjacent to the specimen extraction site.
24 months after index surgery

Misure di risultato secondarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Overall Postoperative Complications
Lasso di tempo: 30 days after surgery
Postoperative complications within 30 days classified according to the Clavien-Dindo grading system.
30 days after surgery
Surgical Site Infection
Lasso di tempo: 30 days after surgery
Incidence of postoperative surgical site infection following minimally invasive colorectal surgery.
30 days after surgery
Extraction-Site Complications
Lasso di tempo: 30 days after surgery
Extraction-related morbidity including specimen rupture, contamination, bleeding, fistula, or extraction-site injury.
30 days after surgery
Length of Hospital Stay
Lasso di tempo: From date of surgery until hospital discharge, up to 30 days
Length of postoperative inpatient hospital stay following index colorectal surgery.
From date of surgery until hospital discharge, up to 30 days
EQ-5D-5L Score
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 6 months, and 12 months after surgery
Health-related quality-of-life assessed using the EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level (EQ-5D-5L) questionnaire.
Baseline, 6 months, and 12 months after surgery
Body Image Scale (BIS) Score
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 6 months, and 12 months after surgery
Body image assessed using the Body Image Scale (BIS).
Baseline, 6 months, and 12 months after surgery
Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS) Score
Lasso di tempo: 6 months and 12 months after surgery
Bowel function assessed using the Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS) score.
6 months and 12 months after surgery
Local Recurrence
Lasso di tempo: Up to 24 months after surgery
Incidence of local recurrence following minimally invasive colorectal surgery.
Up to 24 months after surgery
Distant Recurrence
Lasso di tempo: Up to 24 months after surgery
Incidence of distant recurrence following minimally invasive colorectal surgery.
Up to 24 months after surgery
Disease-Free Survival
Lasso di tempo: Up to 24 months after surgery
Time from index colorectal surgery to recurrence or death from any cause.
Up to 24 months after surgery

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Inizio studio (Effettivo)

5 maggio 2026

Completamento primario (Stimato)

30 marzo 2033

Completamento dello studio (Stimato)

30 dicembre 2033

Date di iscrizione allo studio

Primo inviato

19 maggio 2026

Primo inviato che soddisfa i criteri di controllo qualità

22 maggio 2026

Primo Inserito (Effettivo)

29 maggio 2026

Aggiornamenti dei record di studio

Ultimo aggiornamento pubblicato (Effettivo)

29 maggio 2026

Ultimo aggiornamento inviato che soddisfa i criteri QC

22 maggio 2026

Ultimo verificato

1 maggio 2026

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Studia un prodotto farmaceutico regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

Studia un dispositivo regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

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