Robotic-assisted Hysterectomy: Single- vs. Multi-port Laparoscopic Access

The study is scheduled to start February 2018 and compares robotic single-site hysterectomy to conventional multiport hysterectomy. Procedures are performed by an experienced two-surgeon team. Patients are randomized to either conventional multiport hysterectomy (N=62) or R-SSH (N=62). Eligibility criteria are the same as for study 1. Patient's satisfaction with body image and cosmesis is assessed at different time points pre- and postoperatively by means of validated cosmesis scales and Body Image Questionnaire. Postoperative pain and analgesia use will be registered as well as secondary outcome parameters as described above. A follow-up at 1, 3 and 6 month include evaluation of the scar and registration of port-site hernias and vaginal dehiscence or other complications. Interviews and diaries will include time of return to home and work, daily activities including sexuality The R-SSH is performed using da Vinci, Xi robotic system. One single port, diameter 2 cm is applied. Applying an additional assistant port is defined conversion of procedure The laparoscopy is performed using our standard equipment and 4 trocars, 5 mm each.

Socio-economical consequences of R-SSH versus conventional laparoscopic hysterectomy Study details in preparation

Sample size calculation was based a previous study on fast track hysterectomy, which showed a difference in return to work of 4 days. 62 women in each group is needed with standard deviation ±8 and a power of 80%. To include those not working, we calculated that with an expected visual analog pain score of 0.86 ±0.2 and 62 in each group the sample was sufficient to detect of difference of 0.1 in visual analog pain score with a power of 80%. All calculation are based on two-sided testing with alpha of 0.05.