This study compares vNOTES salpingectomy and laparoscopic salpingectomy in the treatment of ectopic pregnancy, focusing on outcomes such as operative time, postoperative pain, and recovery.
This study aims to compare the clinical outcomes of two surgical approaches-vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) salpingectomy and conventional laparoscopic salpingectomy-in patients diagnosed with ectopic pregnancy. The primary objective is to evaluate and contrast parameters such as operative time, postoperative pain, complication rates, hospital stay duration, and recovery times between the two groups. The goal is to assess the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of the vNOTES technique as an alternative minimally invasive method for the management of ectopic pregnancy.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
56
Participants will undergo salpingectomy using the vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) technique. This minimally invasive procedure is performed transvaginally without abdominal incisions, offering potential benefits such as less postoperative pain, faster recovery, and better cosmetic outcomes.
Participants will undergo conventional laparoscopic salpingectomy, a minimally invasive surgical technique performed through small abdominal incisions using a laparoscope. This method is the current standard approach for managing ectopic pregnancies.
Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
RECRUITINGChange in Sexual Function Measured by PISQ-12 at 6 Months
Sexual function will be evaluated using the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-12), a validated instrument for assessing sexual function in women with pelvic floor disorders. Scores range from 0 to 48, with higher scores indicating better sexual function. The change in PISQ-12 scores from baseline to 6 months postoperatively will be compared between the vNOTES and laparoscopic groups.
Time frame: 6 months postoperatively
Postoperative Pain Score (VAS) at 6 Hours After Surgery
Postoperative pain will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the worst imaginable pain. The pain score at the 6th postoperative hour will be compared between the vNOTES and laparoscopic groups.
Time frame: 6 hours postoperatively
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