3 Clinical Trials for Various Conditions
This study is being done to evaluate single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) for colorectal diseases, compared to multi-port laparoscopic surgery. This study is also intended to standardize the SILS technique for colorectal diseases
The purpose of this study is to understand the role bacteria that normally live in the colon may play in colorectal cancer risk, in addition to the hereditary risk to colorectal cancer. The investigators will collect stool specimens as well as additional colon biopsy specimens during the patient's scheduled colonoscopy procedure. The investigators will also collect a questionnaire about diet and lifestyle. The samples will be used to study the impact of diet on naturally-occurring oral and gut bacteria and their influences on human health including risk of cancer.
This study is aiming to enroll 90 patients with genetically confirmed Lynch Syndrome (LS) from Geisinger's High Risk Colorectal Cancer Clinic (HRC). Upon enrollment in the study, a Cologuard test will be ordered and the results will be blinded until data analysis. Patients enrolled in the study will also undergo a colonoscopy as part of their routine HRC visit.