Minimally invasive surgery for bowel endometriosis
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a new surgical approach using small incisions and cameras to treat endometriosis affecting the bowel. The goal is to improve bowel function and quality of life for women with this painful condition.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 55 years old who has not yet gone through menopause
- Imaging (MRI and/or ultrasound) has confirmed endometriosis affecting the muscle layer of your rectum or sigmoid colon
- You have bowel symptoms severe enough to score above 20 on the LARS scale (a measure of bowel dysfunction)
- You are healthy enough for general anesthesia and laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery
- You have not had previous bowel surgery, pelvic radiation, or active inflammatory bowel disease in the past year
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or currently in another clinical trial
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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