Laparscopic Entry in Gynaecological Practice
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will be randomized into intervention and control groups.
The intervention group will undergo laparocopic entry using the new test to assess correct intra-peritoneall placement of the Ve
Sponsors
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo.
Dr. R.M.C.B Hunukumbure
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Female patients • Aged between 18 – 49 years • Undergoing diagnostic and/or therapeutic laparoscopy for gynaecological reasons
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Previous laparotomy, involving a sprapubic midline or paramedian incision. • Patients not fit to undergo general anaesthesia • Cardiac or respiratory conditions where it is not possible to operate in the modified Lloyd-Davis position with a head
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Duration of time from the initial intra-umbilical incision to the successful intra-peritoneal placement of the Veress needle as confirmed by observation through the video laparoscope [At the time of laparoscopic entry] | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The number of attempts at the laparoscopic entry [At the time of laparoscopic entry] Any vascular or visceral injuries, or extra-peritoneal gas (CO2) insufflations [At the time of laparoscopic entry] | — |
Countries
Sri Lanka
Contacts
Public ContactProfessor Hemantha M. Senanayake .
Senior consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and Head Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Outcome results
None listed