NCT01717794

Brief Summary

This prospective randomized pilot study is aimed to verify if the operative time of a TLH with pelvic lymphadenectomy for endometrial cancer FIGO stage IB-II could be reduced using Thunderbeat (an ultrasonic energy device that incises and coagulates by using ultrasonic and bipolar technology ) (Olympus Medical Systems Corp, Tokyo) vs. bipolar electrosurgery . Secondary endpoints of this comparison are incidence of intra- or postoperative complications (Cardiac, Respiratory, Neurological, Gastrointestinal, Renal, Fever, Wound or other Infection, Lymphocele), estimated blood loss, postoperative pain (evaluated by VAS), days of hospitalization and costs for the health care system.

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Enrollment
36

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2012

Completed
27 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 28, 2012

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 30, 2012

Completed
1.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

November 6, 2012

Status Verified

November 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

2 years

First QC Date

October 28, 2012

Last Update Submit

November 5, 2012

Conditions

Endometrial Cancer

Keywords

operative timelaparoscopytotal hysterectomypelvic lymphadenectomyendometrial cancerThunderbeat

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Operative time for total laparoscopic hysterectomy with pelvic lymphadenectomy

    Operative time will be calculated from the entrance in the abdominal cavity to the closure of the skin trocar accesses.

    24 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Intra- or post operative complications

    24 months

Study Arms (2)

Standard bipolar electrosurgery

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Laparoscopic total hysterectomy with pelvic lymphadenectomy are performed with standard bipolar electrosurgery. A 10 mm port is inserted at the umbilicus for the telescope. Once pneumoperitoneum (12 mmHg) is achieved, intra-abdominal visualization will be obtained with a 0° high-definition telescope. Two additional 5 mm ports are placed under direct visualization. One more 5-mm trocar is inserted in the right mid abdomen at the level of the umbilicus. The instruments used include bipolar grasper, monopolar scissors, monopolar hook, various graspers and a suction irrigation system.

Procedure: Standard bipolar electrosurgery

Thunderbeat technology

EXPERIMENTAL

Laparoscopic total hysterectomy with pelvic lymphadenectomy are performed with Thunderbeat technology: using Thunderbeat technique, surgeons can avoid changing instruments during surgery since Thunderbeat combines bipolar energy for haemostasis and ultrasound for dissection and cut. Thunderbeat is used to coagulate the fallopian tubes, to coagulate and divide the round ligaments, to seal ovarian pedicles, to open the anterior and posteriors leaves of the broad ligaments peritoneum, to develop the paravesical and pararectal spaces, to seal uterine arteries and uterine pedicles, to incise the bladder peritoneum, to dissect the bladder, to develop rectovaginal septum, to cut parametria, and to divide the uterosacral ligaments. Thunderbeat is also used to perform the pelvic lymphadenectomy and, if necessary, the para-aortic lymphadenectomy.

Procedure: Thunderbeat technology

Interventions

Thunderbeat technologyPROCEDURE
Thunderbeat technology
Standard bipolar electrosurgeryPROCEDURE
Standard bipolar electrosurgery

Eligibility Criteria

AgeUp to 75 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may not qualify if:

  • Age ≤ 75 years
  • Patient's informed consent
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists: \< class III or IV
  • No actual pregnancies or P.I.D.
  • No previous major abdominal surgical procedures
  • Endometrial cancer FIGO stages IB-II
  • Endometrioid histotype
  • No previous radiotherapy on pelvic fields
  • No uterine size larger than conform 10 weeks gestation

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Catholic University of Sacred the Hearth

Rome, 00100, Italy

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Endometrial Neoplasms

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Uterine NeoplasmsGenital Neoplasms, FemaleUrogenital NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsUterine DiseasesGenital Diseases, FemaleFemale Urogenital DiseasesFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital DiseasesGenital Diseases

Central Study Contacts

Catholic University of Sacred the Hearth

CONTACT

+39 063 015 627 9

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Director, Dip per la Tutela della Salute della Donna e della Vita Nascente, del Bambino e dell'Adolescente - Policlinico Gemelli, Rome

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 28, 2012

First Posted

October 30, 2012

Study Start

October 1, 2012

Primary Completion

October 1, 2014

Last Updated

November 6, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-11

Locations

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