The is a pilot study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of hybrid transvaginal-transabdominal procedures. Diagnostic peritoneoscopy (visualizing the inside of the abdomen), appendectomy (removal of the appendix), and cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder) will be performed through a vaginal incision with an additional small incision in the umbilicus.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
An incision will be made in the vagina and a flexible surgical camera (endoscope) and instruments will be introduced. The surgical procedure for each given arm will be performed with the aid of an additional surgical instrument inserted through a small incision in the umbilicus.
An incision will be made in the vagina and a flexible surgical camera (endoscope) and instruments will be introduced. The surgical procedure for each given arm will be performed with the aid of an additional surgical instrument inserted through a small incision in the umbilicus
A diagnostic peritoneoscopy with or without biopsy for any indication
St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
New York, New York, United States
Technical success
Time frame: intra-operative
Complication
Time frame: 1 month
Operative time
Time frame: intra-operative
Sexual function
Time frame: 1 year
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