Ultrasound accuracy for detecting abdominal scar tissue before surgery
This study tests whether an ultrasound scan can accurately predict scar tissue inside the abdomen before a planned minimally invasive surgery. This could help doctors prepare better for surgery and reduce complications.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman scheduled for planned (non-emergency) laparoscopic surgery
- You have had at least one previous abdominal surgery (C-section, hysterectomy, appendectomy, or similar)
- Your previous surgery included a horizontal suprapubic cut or vertical midline cut
- You are not currently pregnant
- Your BMI is 40 or lower (excess weight can make ultrasound images unclear)
- You do not have severe heart or lung disease that would make surgery risky
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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