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LAParoscopic Entry Technique in REnal Surgery

NCT03306238 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 300

Last updated 2017-12-21

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Summary

This is a randomised controlled trial to evaluate safety and efficacy of two different port site entry techniques in laparoscopic renal surgery: open method (Hasson) and closed method (Veress). It will involve 300 adult patients undergoing elective laparoscopic renal surgery in Tallaght hospital under two Consultant urologists.

Conditions

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Open approach to port insertion

This involves the peritoneum being cut down, followed by the insertion of a blunt trocar under direct visualisation, gas insufflation, and insertion of the laparoscope

PROCEDURE

Closed approach to port insertion

This involves the insertion of a Veress needle (a needle equipped with a spring-loaded obturator) into the peritoneal cavity, followed by gas insufflation (act of blowing) and insertion of a trocar (a sharp, pointed instrument with a cannula used to enter the body cavity).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • The Adelaide and Meath Hospital, incorporating The National Children's Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Arun Z Thomas · AMNCH, Tallaght hospital, Dublin 24

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-11-01
Primary Completion
2019-10-01
Completion
2019-12-31

Countries

  • Ireland

Study Locations

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