Belly-scope vs. vaginal closure after uterus removal
This study compares two ways to close the top of the vagina after a laparoscopic hysterectomy (keyhole removal of the uterus) – one done through small belly incisions and one through the vagina itself. It looks at which method works better for healing and recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult woman having a hysterectomy for a non-cancerous (benign) condition like fibroids or endometriosis.
- You are not obese – your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 29.9.
- You are sexually active.
- You do not have pelvic cancer, cervical changes (CIN), or a current vaginal infection.
- You are not being treated for cancer, do not have a bleeding disorder, and do not have conditions that slow wound healing (like diabetes, anemia, or steroid use).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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