Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis : Laparoscopic Nerve-sparing Surgery and Use of Neutral Argon Plasma (NCT06207448) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis : Laparoscopic Nerve-sparing Surgery and Use of Neutral Argon Plasma
France1 participantsStarted 2022-04-01
Plain-language summary
Medical treatment of endometriosis has a suspensive and sometimes incomplete effect on the symptoms, making surgical treatment necessary. The aim of surgical treatment of deep endometriosis is to restore normal anatomy and functional integrity. Resection of deep endometriosis lesions is recommended to relieve pain, gynecological and digestive symptoms, but rarely urinary disorders. Nerve-sparing surgery, when feasible, reduces post-operative dysuria by sparing the lower hypogastric plexus.
The major limitations of these surgical procedures are the experience of the surgeon and the extent of the disease. Acquiring the surgical techniques and skills necessary to carry out these types of procedures is essential to providing optimal patient care.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult woman (≥18 years old)
* Patient who benefited from treatment by nerve-sparing surgery and the use of neutral argon plasma in the context of symptomatic deep pelvic endometriosis at the Strasbourg University Hospital during 2021
* Patient who did not express, after information, the reuse of her data for the purposes of this research.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient who expressed her opposition to participating in the study
* Patient under legal protection, under guardianship or under curatorship
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
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To retrospectively describe the minimally invasive management of deep pelvic endometriosis using nerve-sparing surgery and the use of neutral argon plasma for extensive endometriotic lesions by laparoscopy