Predictive Factors for Anastomotic Leakage After Colorectal Surgery: Study Protocol for a Prospective Observational Study (REVEAL Study)

Audrey Chm Jongen, Joanna Wam Bosmans, Serdar Kartal, Tim Lubbers, Meindert Sosef, Gerrit D Slooter, Jan H Stoot, Frederik-Jan van Schooten, Nicole D Bouvy, Joep Pm Derikx, Audrey Chm Jongen, Joanna Wam Bosmans, Serdar Kartal, Tim Lubbers, Meindert Sosef, Gerrit D Slooter, Jan H Stoot, Frederik-Jan van Schooten, Nicole D Bouvy, Joep Pm Derikx

Abstract

Background: Anastomotic leakage (AL) remains the most important complication following colorectal surgery, and is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Previous research has focused on identifying risk factors and potential biomarkers for AL, but the sensitivity of these tests remains poor.

Objective: This prospective multicenter observational study aims at combining multiple parameters to establish a diagnostic algorithm for colorectal AL.

Methods: This study aims to include 588 patients undergoing surgery for colorectal carcinoma. Patients will be eligible for inclusion when surgery includes the construction of a colorectal anastomosis. Patient characteristics will be collected upon consented inclusion, and buccal swabs, breath, stool, and blood samples will be obtained prior to surgery. These samples will allow for the collection of information regarding patients' inflammatory status, genetic predisposition, and intestinal microbiota. Additionally, breath and blood samples will be taken postoperatively and patients will be strictly observed during their in-hospital stay, and the period shortly thereafter.

Results: This study has been open for inclusion since August 2015.

Conclusions: An estimated 8-10% of patients will develop AL following surgery, and they will be compared to non-leakage patients. The objectives of this study are twofold. The primary aim is to establish and validate a diagnostic algorithm for the pre-operative prediction of the risk of AL development using a combination of inflammatory, immune-related, and genetic parameters. Previously established risk factors and novel parameters will be incorporated into this algorithm, which will aid in the recognition of patients who are at risk for AL. Based on these results, recommendations can be made regarding the construction of an anastomosis or deviating stoma, and possible preventive strategies. Furthermore, we aim to develop a new algorithm for the post-operative diagnosis of AL at an earlier stage, which will positively reflect on short-term survival rates.

Trial registration: Clinicaltrials.gov: NCT02347735; https://ichgcp.net/clinical-trials-registry/NCT02347735 (archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6hm6rxCsA).

Keywords: Anastomotic leakage; Biomarkers; Colorectal surgery; Personalized medicine; Postoperative complications.

Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: None declared.

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