Comparison of Perioperative Outcomes of Three Different Instruments in Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Adana Numune Training and Research Hospital45 enrolled

Overview

There are many instruments with different energy modalities or with different properties that are available for use in total laparoscopic hysterectomy. The aim of the present study is to compare three of these instruments that are present in our clinic - HALO PKS Cutting Forceps, LigaSure and Enseal Tissue Sealer, in total laparoscopic hysterectomy with respect to operation time, blood loss, change in hemoglobin / hematocrit levels, perioperative complications, return of gastrointestinal activity and hospitalization time.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Perioperative Outcomes

Interventions

Advanced bipolar devices

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALE

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * any women with the indication of hysterectomy Exclusion Criteria: * malignancy * having 3 or more previous abdominal surgeries * uterus being larger than 12 weeks of gestation * patients who must undergo additional surgical procedures during the same operation

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Perioperative Outcomes

Perioperative outcomes will be assessed with respect to complication rates, operation time, blood loss, change in hemoglobin and hemotocrit levels, time to return of gastrointestinal function and hospitalization time.

Time frame: Until 45 patients are operated (6 months anticipated)