The aim of this study is to evaluate the outcomes of transvaginal natural orifice specimen extraction (NOSE) in patients who are planning multiport laparoscopic surgery for resection of kidney.
Study design: This is a prospective, randomized, single center trial. This clinical trial was approved by the Institutional Review Boards. Study process: All patients gave informed written consent after being informed of the details of the study. Subjects were randomized into either the experimental group (specimen removal through posterior vagina fornix incision) or control groups (specimen removal through extended abdominal incision). All participants underwent demographic and history taking, laboratory tests, a gynecologic examination to determine whether specimen removal through vagina is possible. To evaluate cosmesis, patient satisfaction and quality of life VAS (Visual Analogue Scale), SF-12 (Short Form-12) health survey, BIQ (Body Image Questionnaire) and POSAS (the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale) will be sent to the patients 6 months after the surgery.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
106
Under general anesthesia, patients who are planned to perform multiport laparoscopic surgery for resection of solid organs including kidney or bladder will undergo Transvaginal NOSE
Under general anesthesia, patients who are planned to perform multiport laparoscopic surgery for resection of solid organs including kidney or bladder will undergo transabdominal specimen extraction with incision elongation
Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS)
Cosmetic outcomes of scar assessed by Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) 1 week and 8 weeks after surgery. The POSAS is the international validated scar assessment questionnaire that measures quality of the scar from the perspective of both patient and observer. observer scar assessment scale (OSAS): good (1) - bad (10) \- vascularization/ pigmentation/ thickness/ relief/ pliability patient scar assessment scale (PSAS): No (1) - Yes (10) * Is the scar painful? * Is the scar itching? * Is the scar color different from the color of your normal skin? * Is the stiffness of the scar different from the color of your normal skin? * Is the thickness of the scar different from the color of your normal skin? * Is the scar more irregular than your normal skin?
Time frame: post-op 1 week
Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS)
Cosmetic outcomes of scar assessed by Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) 1 week and 8 weeks after surgery. The POSAS is the international validated scar assessment questionnaire that measures quality of the scar from the perspective of both patient and observer. observer scar assessment scale (OSAS): good (1) - bad (10) \- vascularization/ pigmentation/ thickness/ relief/ pliability patient scar assessment scale (PSAS): No (1) - Yes (10) * Is the scar painful? * Is the scar itching? * Is the scar color different from the color of your normal skin? * Is the stiffness of the scar different from the color of your normal skin? * Is the thickness of the scar different from the color of your normal skin? * Is the scar more irregular than your normal skin?
Time frame: post-op 8 weeks
Vaginal wound assessment
assessment scale: No (0) - Yes (3) Vaginal bleeding Vaginal discharge Vaginal wound pain
Time frame: post-op 1 week
Vaginal wound assessment
assessment scale: No (0) - Yes (3) Vaginal bleeding Vaginal discharge Vaginal wound pain
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Time frame: post-op 8 weeks
Post-op pain assessment
Pain assessment with Visual analogue scale: No pain (0) - Worst pain (10)
Time frame: post-op 2hrs
Post-op pain assessment
Pain assessment with Visual analogue scale: No pain (0) - Worst pain (10)
Time frame: post-op 6hrs
Post-op pain assessment
Pain assessment with Visual analogue scale: No pain (0) - Worst pain (10)
Time frame: post-op 24hrs
Post-op pain assessment
Pain assessment with Visual analogue scale: No pain (0) - Worst pain (10)
Time frame: post-op 48hrs
Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire
Assessment Domain: Desire/ Arousal/ Lubrication/ Orgasm/ Satisfaction/ Pain Full scale score range: min 2.0 - max 36
Time frame: post-op 5 months