Finhyst 2006: Study on Morbidity of Hysterectomies in Finland

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Morbidity of Hysterectomy
• Interventions: Procedure: vaginal; Procedure: abdominal; Procedure: laparoscopy

• Registration Number: NCT00744172
• Lead Sponsor: Society for Gynecological Surgery in Finland

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2006-01
• Primary Completion: 2006-12
• Study First Submitted: 2008-08-28
• Study First Submitted QC: 2008-08-28
• Study First Posted: 2008-08-29
• Study Completion: 2010-12
• Status Verified: 2014-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2014-11-17
• Last Update Posted: 2014-11-18

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 5279

Inclusion Criteria

• Bening indications for hysterectomy

Exclusion Criteria

• Malignant indications for hysterectomy
• Postpartum hysterectomy

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
2	vaginal	vaginal
3	abdominal	abdominal
I	laparoscopy	laparoscopy

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Safety of hysterectomy	1.1-31.12.2006

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Cost-effectiveness	1.1.-31.12.2006

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Helsinki University Central Hospital; 🇫🇮 Helsinki, Finland