CompletedNot Applicable

Minimally Invasive Benign Hysterectomy

Sweden124 participantsStarted 2010-01

Plain-language summary

A randomised controlled trial comparing hysterectomy by minimally invasive surgical methods; robotic hysterectomy versus vaginal hysterectomy or traditional laparoscopic hysterectomy; outcome and cost analyses.

Who can participate

Age range

25 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * indication for hysterectomy for benign disease or prophylactic surgery due to hereditary cancer * size of uterus and vagina allows for retrieval by the vaginal route * maximum uterine size equivalent to 16 weeks of pregnancy * informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * malignant disease * known extensive intra-abdominal adhesions * anaesthesiological contraindications to laparoscopic surgery * women with pacemaker or other implants where electrosurgery is to be avoided * immunoincompetent women * simultaneous need for prolapse surgery * women with known defects of the hemostasis * allergies towards metronidazole and doxycycline * inability to understand patient information

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Cost of surgery

Timeframe: 4 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01865929

SponsorRegion Skane

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-06

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