Barbed Suture vs Smooth Suture for Vaginal Cuff Closure

Completed · Phase 4

Conditions studied: Closure of Vaginal Cuff at Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

In brief

This study compares outcomes among patients having a total laparoscopic hysterectomy. This involves removing the uterus and cervix using a laparoscopic or keyhole technique. The top of the vagina is routinely sutured closed after this procedure and this study is comparing two different suture materials for this purpose. One suture material is a barbed suture that has the advantage of maintaining good tension and closure on the wound. The other is a standard smooth suture that is commonly used for this procedure. The investigators are comparing the time it takes to close the vaginal cuff, as well as bleeding after surgery and the healing of the top of the vagina.

Key facts

Study ID
NCT01262573
Run by
Brigham and Women's Hospital
People needed
64
Starts
2010-12-01
Expected to finish
2012-11-01
Last updated by the study team
2017-01-16

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

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Where it is running

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