To compare the quality of life after removal of the uterus by means of open (abdominal) or minimally invasive (laparoscopic) approach

A randomized trial to compare the quality of life after removal of the uterus by means of open (abdominal) or minimally invasive (laparoscopic) approach

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN15214439

Enrollment

Registered

2011-11-09

Start date

2002-08-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2016-10-17

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Conditions

Benign gynecological diseases such as bleeding disorders or dysmenorrhoea Urological and Genital Diseases Dysmenorrhoea, unspecified

Interventions

Abdominal versus laparoscopic hysterectomy. Abdominal hysterectomies were performed through a transverse (Pfannenstiel) incision and surgery was carried by means of the standard extrafascial techniqu

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients scheduled for hysterectomy for benign conditions in which a vaginal hysterectomy was not possible

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Size of the uterus greater than 18 weeks gestation 2. A suspicion of malignancy 3. A previous lower midline incision 4. The need for simultaneous interventions like prolapse repair 5. Inability to speak Dutch 6. Furthermore, patients using antidepressant drugs or with a history of psychiatric disease or other severe medical issues

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Quality of life, measured 2, 4, 6 and 12 weeks post surgery by means of the Short Form 36 health survey	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Operation time 2. Blood loss 3. Hospital stay	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 27, 2026