A comparative, single-blind, randomised trial of pain and ultrasound estimation of residual pelvic fluid associated with suction or non-suction drains following gynaecological laparoscopy

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Gynaecological laparoscopic procedure for resection of stage I-IV endometriosis, hysterectomy, myomectomy, salpingectomy, oophorectomy, cystectomy, urethropexy, adhesiolysis or any combination of these surgeries who would require postoperative drainage; Surgery - Surgical techniques

• Registration Number: ACTRN12608000109303
• Lead Sponsor: Department of Endo-Gynaecology

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2008-02-27
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 180

Inclusion Criteria

Women undergoing a laparoscopic procedure for resection of stage I-IV endometriosis, hysterectomy, myomectomy, salpingectomy, oophorectomy, cystectomy, urethropexy, adhesiolysis or any combination of these surgeries who would possibly require post-operative drainage were approached for inclusion in the study; female aged 18-80; fluent in spoken and written English, able to understand implications of their involvement in the study and those who consent to involvement in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

Exclusion criteria include patients who may become distressed due to involvement in the study, intercurrent conditions precluding participation, known or suspected pregnancy and known or suspected gynecological malignancy. Women who have not been previously sexually active will be excluded from transvaginal ultrasound assessment

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified