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NCT Number: NCT00744172

Finhyst 2006: Study on Morbidity of Hysterectomies in Finland

The purpose of this study is to analyze prospectively all hysterectomies performed in Finland for benign indications including all 46 public hospitals performing hysterectomies and also 7 private clinics. Hypothesis is that vaginal and laparoscopic hysterectomies are safe and cost-effective methods of hysterectomy.

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Key information

Conditions

Morbidity of Hysterectomy

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Helsinki University Central Hospital

Helsinki, 00029, Finland

About this study

This Finhyst 2006 study evaluates nationwidely methods, indications, concomitant procedures, complications, hospital stay and convalescence time of all types of hysterectomies with questionnaires filled by doctors and patients. In addition, in the area of Helsinki University Central Hospital also the effect of quality of life and cost-effectiveness is studied.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Bening indications for hysterectomy

Exclusion criteria

  • Malignant indications for hysterectomy
  • Postpartum hysterectomy

Treatment and study plan

Laparoscopy

Procedure

laparoscopic hysterectomy

vaginal

Procedure

vaginal hysterectomy

abdominal

Procedure

abdominal hysterectomy

Primary outcomes

  1. Safety of hysterectomy

    Time frame: 1.1-31.12.2006

Secondary outcomes

  1. Cost-effectiveness

    Time frame: 1.1.-31.12.2006

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Society for Gynecological Surgery in Finland

Other

Collaborators

  • Helsinki University Central Hospital

Registry information

Official study title

Finhyst 2006: Incidence, Methods, Complications and Effect on Quality of Life of Hysterectomies in Finland in 2006

Acronym: Finhyst 2006

Important dates

Study start
2006
Primary completion
2006
Study completion
2010
First posted
Aug 29, 2008
Registry last updated
Nov 18, 2014

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