CompletedNot Applicable

Comparing Postoperative Pain After Vessel Sealing Device Versus Conventional Suturing Methods for Vaginal Hysterectomy and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

United States95 participantsStarted 2022-01-28

Plain-language summary

This study will investigate pain outcomes for patients undergoing vaginal hysterectomy with pelvic reconstructive surgery using the LigasureTM vessel sealing device as compared to conventional clamping and suturing methods.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 80 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * English speaking, able to understand informed consent * Vaginal hysterectomy with vaginal vault suspension * with or without anterior and posterior repairs * with or without removal of fallopian tubes or ovaries * with or without procedures for stress urinary incontinence Exclusion Criteria: * Use of mesh for prolapse repair * Robotic, laparoscopic, or open technique used for prolapse repair and/or hysterectomy * Concomitant procedure done by an additional surgeon * Concomitant anal sphincteroplasty or rectovaginal fistula repair * History of chronic pelvic pain receiving medical care * Daily use of medication for pain: NSAID, Tylenol, opioid, gabapentin, and/or amitriptyline * Pregnancy

What they're measuring

Postoperative Pain

Timeframe: 3-6 hours postoperative

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05192954

SponsorMarlana McDowell

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-30

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