Three Laparoscopic Access Techniques

The study compares the Veress needle technique, the Direct trocar insertion and the Open technique with each other, in terms of minor complications, in elective laparoscopic procedures for benign pathologies.

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Key information

Conditions

Benign Gynecological Pathology

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

not-obese adult patients referred for scheduled laparoscopic and gynecologic procedures,
benign pathology
no previous abdominal surgery
Age range was 18-70 years

Exclusion criteria

obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) > 30 kg/m2
previous abdominal surgery by laparoscopy or laparotomy
history of PID
irritable Bowel Syndrome
suspicion of malignancy or malignancy at the histological examination

Treatment and study plan

Laparoscopy

Procedure

Trocar access in laparoscopy

Primary outcomes

minor complications

Time frame: 1 year

feasibility of the techniques and the incidence of Veress needle, Direct technique insertion and Open technique related minor complications

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Campus Bio-Medico University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2006
Primary completion: 2010
Study completion: 2010
First posted: May 14, 2012
Registry last updated: May 14, 2012

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.