Total Versus Subtotal Hysterectomy:a Randomised, Prospective Multicentre Study of the Effect on Urinary, Sexual and Bowel Function
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Hysterectomy
- Interventions
- Procedure: Total abdominal hysterectomyProcedure: Subtotal abdominal hysterectomy
- Registration Number
- NCT00750035
- Lead Sponsor
- St George's Healthcare NHS Trust
- Brief Summary
Background
It is uncertain whether subtotal abdominal hysterectomy results in better bladder, bowel, or sexual function than total abdominal hysterectomy.
Methods
The investigators conducted a randomized, double-blind trial comparing total and subtotal abdominal hysterectomy in 279 women referred for hysterectomy because of benign disease; most of the women were premenopausal. The main outcomes were measures of bladder, bowel, and sexual function at 12 months. The investigators also evaluated postoperative complications.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 279
Inclusion Criteria
- Women having abdominal hysterectomy for benign conditions of the uterus
Exclusion Criteria
- Suspected cancer
- A body weight that exceeded 100 kg
- Previous pelvic surgery
- Known endometriosis
- Abnormal cervical smears,
- Symptomatic uterine prolapse
- Symptomatic urinary incontinence
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description 1 Total abdominal hysterectomy total abdominal hysterectomy and 2 Subtotal abdominal hysterectomy Subtotal hysterectomy
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Main outcome measure was stress incontinence Completed
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Quality of life Completed
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
St George's Healthcare NHS Trust
🇬🇧London, United Kingdom