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Port fixity during laparoscopic surgery; a randomised comparison of cutting and blunt induction of secondary ports

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN44438769
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2006-09-29
Start date
2003-05-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2015-01-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Surgery: Laparoscopy Surgery Laparoscopy

Interventions

Group 1: 5mm and 10mm ports with cutting trocars and smooth shaft Group 2: 5mm and 10mm ports with conical trocars and smooth shaft

Sponsors

Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2006 Update - Department of Health
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 50 patients will be consented and the study will compare 50 5mm ports and 50 10mm ports in each group.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The traction required to partially withdraw the secondary 5mm and 10mm port from the abdominal wall is measured using purpose designed device. The measurements will be taken at the beginning of surgery and every 30mins thereafter until completion of the operation.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not provided at time of registration—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026