The Effect of Temporary Ovarian Suspension to the Anterior Abdominal Wall During Laparoscopic Endometriosis Surgery for Adhesion Prevention -A Comparative and Prospective Study

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

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

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 50
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• 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.

Locations
Other Locations
Israel
Carmel Medical Center
RECRUITING
Haifa
Contact Information
Primary
Yuval Kaufman, MD
mdykaufman@gmail.com
+97248250336
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-03-16
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-07
Participants
Target number of participants: 76
Treatments
Active_comparator: Suspended Ovary
Ovary suspended during laparoscopy for endometriosis surgery
Sham_comparator: Non-suspended ovary
Ovaries not suspended during laparoscopy for endometriosis
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Carmel Medical Center

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