Azienda Ospedaliera SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo di Alessandria
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Age \>18 years
Histologically-proven adenocarcinoma of the colon or the rectum
Eligible for a resective surgery by minimally-invasive (standard or robotic-assisted laparoscopic procedure, all robotic systems will be accepted) or open approach
Able to give written informed consent
You may not be if
Squamous carcinoma of the anal canal
History of psychiatric or addictive disorder or other medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would preclude the patient from meeting the trial requirements
