Diagnostic or Therapeutic Laparoscopy
Conditions
Brief summary
The culdoscopic approach will allow for equal or better visualization of female pelvic structures
Interventions
DEVICEFlexible Endoscope
Sponsors
University of Arkansas
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Female * Ages 18 to 70 years old * Ability to understand and give informed consent * Scheduled for diagnostic or therapeutic laparoscopy for a clinical indication * Presence of a uterus and at least one ovary at the initiation of the procedure
Exclusion criteria
* Documented culdesac mass * Inability to tolerate anesthesia * Documentation of positive urine pregnancy test * History of prior pelvic radiation * Scheduled for emergency laparoscopy * Any other medical or psychiatric condition that, in the opinion of the investigative team, will interfere with the ability of the participant to safely complete the study * History of significant non-compliance with previous therapy or unwillingness to return for follow up visits * Prior hysterectomy and/or bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visualization of female pelvic structures using a flexible endoscope and a standard laparoscope will be compared. | 02/2010 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Complications related to the procedures will be recorded and, if possible, attributed to one of the two techniques. If feasible, a comparison will be made between complications attributable to each approach. | 02/2010 |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed