Can 3D Laparoscopy Improve Surgical Performances in Surgeons in Training?

NCT ID: NCT04209036

Last Updated: 2019-12-23

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Total Enrollment

22 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-11-01

Study Completion Date

2020-12-01

Brief Summary

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Due to the inconclusive results on the benefits of 3D laparoscopic system present in literature, this prospective randomised pilot study aims to assess if the operative time of total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) for benign indication performed by trainees could be reduced using 3D laparoscopy instead of standard laparoscopy.

Detailed Description

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All patients with benign uterine pathology at preoperative examinations (pelvic ultrasound and/or magnetic resonance and/or CT scan) and with indication for total laparoscopic hysterectomy, will be enrolled in the study.

While under general anesthesia, the patient is positioned in the dorsal lithotomic position with both legs supported in stirrups with a Trendelenburg tilt and arms along the body. A four disposable or reusable, sterile trocar transperitoneal approach is used. A 10 mm port is inserted at the umbilicus for the telescope. Once pneumoperitoneum (12 mmHg) is achieved, intra-abdominal visualization will be obtained with a 0° high-definition telescope (HD EndoEye 10 mm, Olympus Winter \& IBE GMBH, Hamburg - Germany) or with 0° 3D laparoscopy high-definition (Olympus Winter \& IBE GMBH, Hamburg - Germany). The instruments used include bipolar grasper, monopolar scissors, monopolar hook, various graspers and a suction irrigation system. Clermont Ferrand uterine manipulator (Model K.Storz Endoskope,Tuttlingen, Germany) is optionally used to move the uterus.

Total hysterectomy is then performed according to standard technique used by the recruiting center (development of the pararectal space and identification of uterine artery, coagulation of ovarian pedicles, development of the vesico-uterine septum, colpotomy).The vaginal vault is then closed with a 0 Vycril suture laparoscopically (continuous suture).

Detailed operative time, intra and post operative early complications will be recorded (Extended Clavien-Dindo classification of surgical complications will be used for post operative complications)

Conditions

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Uterine Fibroid Uterine Bleeding Uterine Prolapse

Keywords

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3D laparoscopy 2D laparoscopy surgeons in training

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CONTROL

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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3D laparoscopy arm

patients submitted to total hysterectomy using a 3D laparoscopic camera

0° 3D laparoscopy high-definition camera(Olympus Winter & IBE GMBH, Hamburg - Germany)

Intervention Type OTHER

total laparoscopic hysterectomy using a 3D laparoscopy high-definition system

2D laparoscopy arm

patients submitted to total hysterectomy using a 2D laparoscopic camera (standard laparoscopic camera)

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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0° 3D laparoscopy high-definition camera(Olympus Winter & IBE GMBH, Hamburg - Germany)

total laparoscopic hysterectomy using a 3D laparoscopy high-definition system

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patients suffering from benign uterine pathology (uterine fibromatosis, abnormal blood loss, complex hyperplasia with atypia, uterine prolapse) with indication for total uterine hysterectomy
* Uterine size \</= than 15 cm
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class \< 3
* Patient's informed consent
* No actual pregnancies or pelvic inflammatory disease
* No previous major abdominal surgical procedures

Exclusion Criteria

* Suspected neoplastic pathology
* Patients not eligible for surgery
Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Prof. Giovanni Scambia

Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Francesco Fanfani, Professor

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Rome

Locations

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Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS

Rome, RM, Italy

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Italy

Central Contacts

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Francesco Fanfani, Professor

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 06 30154979

Email: [email protected]

Stefano Restaino, MD

Role: CONTACT

Email: [email protected]

Facility Contacts

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Francesco Fanfani, Professor

Role: primary

Stefano Restaino, MD

Role: backup

References

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Restaino S, Vargiu V, Rosati A, Bruno M, Dinoi G, Cola E, Moroni R, Scambia G, Fanfani F. 4K versus 3D total laparoscopic hysterectomy by resident in training: a prospective randomised trial. Facts Views Vis Obgyn. 2021 Sep;13(3):221-229. doi: 10.52054/FVVO.13.3.027.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 34555876 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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CICOG-30-10-19\48

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id