Finhyst 2006: Incidence, Methods, Complications and Effect on Quality of Life of Hysterectomies in Finland in 2006
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 5,279
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Safety of hysterectomy
Study Overview
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 Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Non Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Single Group
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- Female
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Bening indications for hysterectomy
Exclusion Criteria
- •Malignant indications for hysterectomy
- •Postpartum hysterectomy
Arms & Interventions
I
laparoscopy
Intervention: laparoscopy (Procedure)
2
vaginal
Intervention: vaginal (Procedure)
3
abdominal
Intervention: abdominal (Procedure)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Safety of hysterectomy
Time Frame: 1.1-31.12.2006
Secondary Outcomes
- Cost-effectiveness(1.1.-31.12.2006)
Investigators
Paivi Harkki
MD PhD
Society for Gynecological Surgery in Finland