OBSiDiAN in a Stapled Circular Esophagogastric Anastomosis After Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy
Anastomotic Leak Esophagus
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Anastomotic Leak Esophagus
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: preoperatively Subjects ≥ 18 years and ≤ 75 years who are willing to participate and provide written informed consent prior to any study-related procedures. Subjects with oesophageal carcinoma scheduled for elective minimally invasive or open Ivor Lewis esophagectomy Intra-operatively intrathoracic circular stapled esophagogastric anastomosis Exclusion Criteria: preoperatively Female patients who are pregnant or nursing Participation in another study involving investigational drugs or devices. Use of Avastin within 30 days prior to surgery ASA IV (American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification system: patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life) Patients with other malignancies Patients with previous esophageal or gastric surgery Known hypersensitivity to batroxobin and tranexamic acid. Hemoglobin level < 8 g/dL Patients on medicine containing acetylsalicylic acid not able to stop using the medicine for medical reasons 3 days before taking the blood sampling. Patients on clopidogrel not able to stop clopidogrel for medical reasons 7 days before blood sampling Patients on other platelet aggregation inhibitor therapies not able to stop using the platelet aggregation inhibitor therapies for 3 days before taking the blood sample. Intra-operatively Intra-operative findings that may preclude conduct of the study procedures, such as pleural metastasis, tumor invasion in other organs, … Anastomosis preformed differently than the standard of care Excessive bleeding (>500 ml) prior to anastomosis
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
No Intervention
study group
standard group
For the study group, a unit of autologous BioMatrix OBSiDiAN will be produced. Blood sample (120ml) will be taken after randomization at the ending of the abdominal phase of the surgery. The surgeon will create an esophagogastric anastomosis, after ruling out tension or torsion. Around 1-2ml of autologous BioMatrix OBSiDiAN will be applied on the distal/or proximal resection stump before the stapled anastomose will be created. After firing the standard circular device and creation of a functional anastomosis, a further 2.5-3ml OBSiDiAN must be applied circumferentially on the outside on the anastomosis. Once application is completed, a 30 seconds waiting period is required before putting the esophagus back into the surgical field (study specific). A methylene blue leakage test or other leakage test is performed (standard of care). If there is a leak, the anastomosis will be corrected or the completed procedure has to be done again.
The surgeon will create an esophagogastric anastomosis, after ruling out tension or torsion. A methylene blue leakage test or other leakage test is performed (standard of care). If there is a leak, the anastomosis will be corrected.