The purpose of this study is to evaluate the possible impacts of two techniques of vaginal cuff closure during robotic hysterectomy. We aim to compare vertical vs horizontal vaginal cuff closure and the impact that these techniques have on vaginal length, sexual function, and overall complication rates.
A Validated questionnaire the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and total vaginal lengths will be used to evaluate patients pre-operatively, at 4-6 weeks post-operatively, and 6 months post operatively. The FSFI will also be sent to the patient 12 months post operatively. These data will be used to assess sexual function and total vaginal length in patients undergoing minimally invasive hysterectomy. The study endpoint will occur after the 12 month follow-up questionnaire. Additionally, all complications following surgery will be tracked over the study period for comparison.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
70
Closure of the vaginal cuff following hysterectomy.
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
Vaginal Length
The primary endpoint measured in the study will be total vaginal length. This will be measured preoperatively, at 4-6 weeks postoperatively.
Time frame: up to 4-6 weeks post-operative
Sexual Function
Secondary outcomes will include sexual function measured with FSFI preoperatively and at 6 months and 12 months post operatively.
Time frame: Pre-operative, 6 and 12 months post-operativey
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