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The Implementation of MinimAlly Invasive Hysterectomy Trial

NCT03617354 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 10

Last updated 2023-04-18

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Summary

Removal of the uterus (hysterectomy) is the most commonly performed major gynaecological procedure in women. Obstetricians and gynaecologist (O\&G) surgeons conduct the majority of hysterectomies. Surgical approaches to removal of the uterus include laparoscopic hysterectomy, vaginal hysterectomy with or without laparoscopic assistance and open hysterectomy through an abdominal incision. It is widely accepted that laparoscopic hysterectomy and vaginal hysterectomy are less invasive procedures, cause fewer surgical complications, less postoperative pain, require a shorter hospital stay and are associated with quicker recovery than abdominal hysterectomy. In Australia and despite the evidence, Total Abdominal Hysterectomy (TAH) rates are unreasonably high (\~40%) and only 13% of all hysterectomies are done via Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH) in Australia.

This study aims to implement and evaluate a training program in TLH for gynaecologists. The potential benefits to the community are:

* A reduction in the incidence of overall surgical adverse events in patients receiving a hysterectomy
* A reduction in the length of hospital stay for patients requiring a hysterectomy
* A reduction in the direct hospital costs for hysterectomy

Conditions

  • Female Reproductive Problem

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

The trainee gynaecologists are undertaking a training program in performing Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Queensland Centre for Gynaecological Cancer

    lead OTHER_GOV

Principal Investigators

  • Andreas Obermair · Queensland Centre for Gynaecological Cancer

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-03-29
Primary Completion
2021-12-31
Completion
2022-12-31

Countries

  • Australia

Study Locations

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