BARBED vs. STANDARD Suture for Colporrhaphy at the End of Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Launched by UNIVERSITA DI VERONA · Apr 15, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the use of a special type of suture, called a barbed suture, to see if it helps reduce complications after a laparoscopic hysterectomy, which is a common surgery for women. Specifically, the trial will compare barbed sutures to standard sutures to determine if they lead to fewer problems with the vaginal cuff, which is a part of the body that can sometimes have complications after surgery. Complications like dehiscence (when the tissue separates), bleeding, or infection can occur in a small percentage of patients, so finding ways to prevent these issues is important.

To be eligible for this study, participants must be women over 18 years old who are scheduled for an elective laparoscopic hysterectomy due to non-cancerous conditions. Those who have had emergency surgeries, are undergoing treatment for cancer, or have certain allergies or prior treatments that could affect the study won't be included. If someone joins the trial, they can expect to receive either the barbed or standard suture during their surgery, and their recovery will be monitored to see how well each type of suture works. This research could help improve surgical outcomes for many women in the future.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients undergoing elective total laparoscopic hysterectomy
• • Surgery performed for the treatment of benign pathology
• • Age \> 18 years
• • Surgery performed by laparoscopy
• • Signature of informed consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients undergoing emergent surgery
• • Patients candidates for hysterectomy for oncological indication
• • Patients who underwent previous radiation therapy
• • Patients allergic to the suture material used in the study
• • Patients unable to express adequate informed consent to participate in the study