Comparison of the Effects of Vaginal Cuff Closure Sexual Function in Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

NCT07228351 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: AcibademKentH
• Study Type: expanded_access
• Target: N/A
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Aim: Laparoscopic hysterectomy is the vaginal removal of the uterus with the help of laparoscopy. After the uterus is removed after hysterectomy, vaginal length is shortened by cuff suturing, resulting in conditions such as dyspareunia and sexual dysfunction . Hysterectomy may also affect women physically and psychologically, as well as causing changes in sexual functions . In patients planned to undergo hysterectomy; Changes that may occur in sexual functions cause serious concerns during the preoperative period. However, physicians often miss these important points and do not discuss these issues adequately with patients. In this study; We aimed to compare the effects of vaginal cuff closure techniques in laparoscopic hysterectomy on vaginal length and women's sexual life. We used the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale to assess women's sexual life.

Conditions

Uterus Absent

Keywords

hysterectomy; laparoscopy; suturation

Interventions

The effect of the vaginal cuff closure technique on women's sexual life and urogenital functions BEHAVIORAL

The Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale is a 6-point Likert-type scale consisting of 5 questions. The lowest possible score is 5, and the highest is 30. Scores of 11 or more are considered sexual dysfunction.

ultrasound DEVICE

Vaginal length measurement accompanied by ultrasound

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Perimenopausal period
• Having undergone surgery for benign gynecological indications
• Complete and accurate patient registration information.
• Volunteering to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Uterus size greater than 14 weeks' gestation
• Pelvic organ prolapse in the preoperative period
• Urinary incontinence in the preoperative period
• Cases with intraoperative complications
• Having undergone another concurrent surgery (urinary incontinence surgery, bowel surgery, etc.)
• History of endometriosis
• History of pelvic inflammatory disease

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Acibadem Kent Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

İzmir Kent Acibadem Hospital

Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)

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Related Publications (1)

• Turner LC, Shepherd JP, Wang L, Bunker CH, Lowder JL. Hysterectomy surgery trends: a more accurate depiction of the last decade? Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2013 Apr;208(4):277.e1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2013.01.022. Epub 2013 Jan 17.

  PMID: 23333543 RESULT

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Ultrasonography

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diagnostic Imaging; Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures; Diagnosis

Central Study Contacts

merve albayrak

CONTACT

05544691774; mecem_albayrak@yahoo.com.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: expanded access
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Medical doctor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 10, 2025
• First Posted: November 14, 2025
• Last Updated: November 14, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-11

Locations

TU (1)