The Impact of NOSE-colectomy on Fertility and Quality of Life Among Patients With Colorectal Endometriosis

NCT04109378 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: SemmlweisU
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 150
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) represents the most severe form of endometriosis and is present in 20-35% of all women suffering from the disease. Intestinal nodules are observed in 3% to 37% of endometriosis patients. In cases of colorectal DIE, adequate therapy depends on the depth of infiltration and the size of the lesion as well as the woman's quality of life. Removal of the specimen after segmental bowel resection can be performed by either mini-laparotomy or by the natural orifice specimen extraction (NOSE) technique . The assessment of the quality of life and fertility outcome of the patients was done by using electronic questionnaires before and after surgery.

Conditions

Endometriosis; Quality of Life

Keywords

Fertility; Colorectal endometriosis; Surgery

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

• Endometriosis Health Profile, EHP 30

  To describe the difference in patient reported outcomes after conventional segmental bowel resection treatment in comparison to NOSE colectomy in patients with deep endometriosis infiltrating the rectum. The patients are asked to fill the questionnaires preoperatively, at 30 days, 6 months, 1 year and 2 years after the surgery. During the present study investigators are planning an average follow-up of 24 months. Impact of surgical technique on the quality of life. The outcome will be assessed using validated electronic questionnaires containing questions from Endometriosis Health Profile 30. This is a core questionnaire which consists of five scales (pain, control and powerlessness, emotional well-being, social support, and self-image) contains a total of 30 items. (10)

  24 months

• Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index, GIQLI

  To describe the difference in patient reported outcomes after conventional segmental bowel resection treatment in comparison to NOSE colectomy in patients with deep endometriosis infiltrating the rectum. The patients are asked to fill the questionnaires preoperatively, at 30 days, 6 months, 1 year and 2 years after the surgery. During the present study investigators are planning an average follow-up of 24 months. GIQLI is a 36-item patient reported outcomes instrument designed to assess GI-specific health-related quality of life in clinical practice of patients with gastrointestinal disorders. It has five domains (GI symptoms, emotion, physical function, social function and medical treatment) and subscores range from 0-4 while the total score range from 0-144. Higher scores mean better GI health-related quality of life. (11)

  24 months

• LARS score before and after colorectal resection for DIE

  To describe the difference in patient reported outcomes after conventional segmental bowel resection treatment in comparison to NOSE colectomy in patients with deep endometriosis infiltrating the rectum. The patients are asked to fill the questionnaires preoperatively, at 30 days, 6 months, 1 year and 2 years after the surgery. During the present study investigators are planning an average follow-up of 24 months. The Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS) is a common complication that occures after colorectal surgery. The LARS score is a simple self-administered questionnaire measuring bowel dysfunction after rectal surgery. Contains questions regarding incontinence, emptying difficulties, urgency, and frequency. The calculated score ranges from 0 to 42, with a score of 0-20 representing no LARS, a score of 21-29 representing minor LARS and a score of 30-42 representing major LARS. (12)

  24 months

• Endometriosis related pain before and after colorectal resection for DIE

  To describe the difference in patient reported outcomes after conventional segmental bowel resection treatment in comparison to NOSE colectomy in patients with deep endometriosis infiltrating the rectum. The patients are asked to fill the questionnaires preoperatively, at 30 days, 6 months, 1 year and 2 years after the surgery. During the present study investigators are planning an average follow-up of 24 months. For the assessment of pre- and postoperative pain a Visual Analogue Scale is used (from 1-10, where 1 is the lowest and 10 is the maximum score) to assess the pre- and postoperative quality of life (dysmenorrhoea, dyspareunia, dyschezia, dysuria, CPP) (13).

  24 months

• Infertility outcomes after colorectal resection for bowel endometriosis

  Number of pregnancies, cumulative pregnancy rate and take home baby rate after laparoscopic bowel resection.

  24 months

• Psychological questionnaires:

  To describe the difference in patient reported outcomes after conventional segmental bowel resection treatment in comparison to NOSE colectomy in patients with deep endometriosis infiltrating the rectum. The patients are asked to fill the questionnaires preoperatively, at 30 days, 6 months, 1 year and 2 years after the surgery. During the present study investigators are planning an average follow-up of 24 months. Pain catastrophizing Scale, Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease 6-item Scale to investigate the psychological aspect of the disease (14,15).

  24 months

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Complication rates after conventional and NOSE-colectomy performed for colorectal endometriosis

  24 months

• Hospital stay after colorectal resection perfomed for the treatment of bowel endometriosis

  24 months

• Lenght of recovery after colorectal resection performed for the treatment of bowel endometriosis

  24 months

Study Arms (2)

Patients operated with conventional laparoscopic technique

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients operated with conventional laparoscopic technique for colorectal DIE

Procedure: Surgical procedures( conventional laparoscopic and NOSE technique) for the treatment of colorectal DIE

Patients operated with NOSE laparoscopic technique

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients operated with NOSE technique for colorectal DIE

Procedure: Surgical procedures( conventional laparoscopic and NOSE technique) for the treatment of colorectal DIE

Interventions

Surgical procedures( conventional laparoscopic and NOSE technique) for the treatment of colorectal DIE PROCEDURE

For conventional laparoscopic and NOSE techniques a 4-port approach is used. The rectum is skeletonized. The distal rectum is closed using an endoscopic linear stapler. The mobilized rectum with the specimen is retrieved through a small suprapubic incision. The anvil of a conventional circular stapler is introduced in the proximal colon after placement of a purse string suture. A circular stapled colorectal anastomosis is fired. In case of NOSE, both the proximal sigmoid colon and the proximal rectum are tied off laparoscopically with a nonabsorbable suture. A transverse colotomy is performed in healthy tissue using a harmonic scalpel to deliver the anvil from a circular stapler introduced through the anus. The specimen is extracted transrectally in a specimen retrieval bag. Proximal part of the anastomosis is completed by suturing the anvil in place with a laparoscopic suture. The distal rectum is closed using a linear stapler. End-to-end anastomosis is made using the circular stapler

Patients operated with NOSE laparoscopic technique; Patients operated with conventional laparoscopic technique

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 45 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: Hundred and fifty (n=150) premenopausal women with deep infiltrating endometriosis of the rectum who are scheduled for surgical treatment for DIE in our institution during the time will be included in the study. All women with suspicion of a deep endometriosis will be examined (gynecological examination) by a surgeon experienced in endometriosis. For further mapping of the endometriosis following imaging techniques will be used: * Transvaginal ultrasound using the IDEA terminology to describe the endometriotic lesions found (17) * Complementary examinations can be needed depending on the lesions that are found. For example, MR examination, or intravenous pyelogram in women with associated involvement of the urine tract.
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Age: 18 - 45 years (both inclusive)
• Complaining of infertility and/or pain
• Deep endometriosis infiltrating the rectum on at least one imaging technique or confirmed by previous surgery
• up to 15 cm from the anus
• Involving at least the muscularis layer in depth

You may not qualify if:

• A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
• Suspected pelvic malignancy
• Pregnancy
• Patients without bowel resection

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Semmelweis University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Semmelweis University

Budapest, 1088, Hungary

Location

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Endometriosis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Genital Diseases, Female; Female Urogenital Diseases; Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications; Urogenital Diseases; Genital Diseases

Study Officials

• Attila Bokor, MD, PhD

  Semmelweis University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

• Noemi Dobo, MD

  Semmelweis University

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: Our study was designed as a two-arm prospective randomized trial where all cases will be executed unblindly. As an experimental clinical trial the cases have been managed independently where the applied measures were computer based randomization. In addition clustering effect has been examined within the two groups. The statistical power will be calculated for a sample size. Randomization: Blinding in our study is not feasible. Assignment of a patient to conventional or NOSE-colorectal resection is based on a randomization list using the simple randomization method. In order to determine the allocation sequence a computer based (www.random.org) coin flipping is carried out by a staff member with no clinical involvement in the study. The randomization will start after the patient had completed all baseline assessments and had given written consent to be enrolled in the trial.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 26, 2019
• First Posted: September 30, 2019
• Study Start: September 1, 2019
• Primary Completion: March 23, 2021
• Study Completion: March 23, 2021
• Last Updated: May 17, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP, ICF, CSR
• Time Frame: 5 years after study closure
• Access Criteria: Any researcher intersted in the study

Locations

HU (1)