Faculty

David W. Larson, M.D., M.B.A.

Clinical Studies

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Proof of Concept Study to Evaluate LB1148 for Return of Gastrointestinal Function, Post-Operative Ileus and Intra-Abdominal Adhesions in Subjects Undergoing Elective Bowel Resection (PROFILE) (PROFILE) Rochester, Minn.
The purpose of this study is to establish preliminary evidence of the effiectiveness, safety, and tolerability of LB1148 for the treatment of post-operative ileus and intra-abdominal adhesions in subjects undergoing elective bowel resection.

A Pilot, Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Multicenter Technical Feasibility Clinical Study Comparing Standard Anastomosis Closure Technique to Standard Closure Techniques Plus Sylys® Surgical Sealant Jacksonville, Fla., Rochester, Minn.
The Cohera Sylys® Surgical Sealant study is a prospective, randomized, controlled, multicenter technical feasibility clinical study comparing standard anastomosis closure technique (Control) to standard closure techniques plus Sylys® Surgical Sealant (Test) during colorectal and ileorectal anastomosis procedures.
A Prospective, Multi-Center Investigation of the da Vinci SP® Surgical System in Colorectal Procedures for Benign and Malignant Disease Jacksonville, Fla., Rochester, Minn.
The purpose of this study is to confirm the safety and performance of the da Vinci SP Surgical System, Instruments and Accessories in a complex colorectal procedure such as low anterior resections.
Hydration in The Surgical Patient: A Novel Investigational Approach Rochester, Minn.
The goal of the study is to assess the correlation of Leo Technology hydration algorithm to various physiological parameters in the perioperative period for those undergoing colorectal surgery.