The Effect of Temporary Ovarian Suspension to the Abdominal Wall During Laparoscopic Endometriosis Surgery for Adhesion Prevention -A Comparative and Prospective Study
Recruiting · NCT07087756 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Carmel Medical Center
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What this trial is about
Pelvic adhesions, particularly between ovaries and pelvic sidewall, frequently complicate endometriosis surgery. Despite various interventions, no widely accepted solution exists. Small studies suggest temporary ovarian suspension may reduce adhesion formation. This technique, which temporarily elevates ovaries postoperatively, shows promise but requires further investigation to confirm its efficacy and long-term outcomes. This prospective, single-blinded, randomized controlled study compares adhesion formation in endometriosis patients at risk for ovarian adhesions. Participants are randomized to undergo laparoscopic surgery with temporary ovarian suspension or standard care without ovarian suspension. Pain and suture removal eagerness are assessed via daily questionnaires. Blinded ultrasound experts evaluate adhesions at 6 and 13 weeks postoperatively. No anti-adhesive barriers are used to minimize confounding factors
Who can take part
Inclusion criteria
- Patients with moderate to severe endometriosis with suspected adhesions, lesions in the ovary, ovarian fossa, utero-sacral ligaments, pouch of douglas, or involvement of the intestine as seen in preoperative assessment who are willing to participate in the study including postoperative follow-up assessments.
Exclusion criteria
- Patients who are not intended to have an endometriosis operation. Patients with minimal to mild endometriosis and no suspected adhesions or ovarian, ovarian fossa, utero-sacral ligament, pouch of douglas involvement on preoperative assessment.
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Carmel Medical Center - Haifa, Israel