Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Women only

Comparing two methods for closing the vaginal vault after laparoscopic hysterectomy

Official title: Laparoscopic Versus Transvaginal Closure of the Vaginal Vault After Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy - a Single Blinded Randomized Comparative Study

Run by Ain Shams University · NCT06867614 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing two different ways to close the vaginal area after laparoscopic hysterectomy to see which method has fewer complications for women with benign uterine conditions.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
SexWomen only
Enrollment48 (estimated)
SponsorAin Shams University
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations1 site (Cairo)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 14, 2025
Main results expectedAugust 31, 2025
Study endsJanuary 19, 2026
Registry record updatedMarch 10, 2025
Trial IDNCT06867614 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adult females with benign uterine conditions who are non-obese and sexually active.

Probably not a fit

Patients with pelvic malignancy, obesity, or conditions that impair wound healing will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to compare two techniques for closing the vaginal vault after total laparoscopic hysterectomy: laparoscopic closure and transvaginal closure. The study will assess the risk of complications such as vaginal vault hematoma, vaginal cuff infection, and sexual dysfunction associated with each technique. Adult females with benign uterine conditions who are non-obese and sexually active will be included in the trial. The findings could provide valuable insights into the safest and most effective closure method for patients undergoing this procedure.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved surgical outcomes and reduced complications for women undergoing total laparoscopic hysterectomy.

How similar studies have gone: While there may be existing studies on surgical techniques for hysterectomy, this specific comparison of closure methods is less commonly explored, making it a novel approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult females consenting to do TLH all age groups with diagnoses of benign uterine conditions.
* Women who are non-obese (normal or overweight women with BMI range 18-29.9).
* Sexually active female.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosed cases of pelvic malignancy
* Diagnosed patients with Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) or bacterial vaginosis (any infection should be treated)
* Obese patients.
* Patients currently undergoing treatment for any type of cancer
* Patients with coagulopathy, bleeding/clotting disorders
* Patients with any condition can impair wound healing: diabetes mellites, anemia, steroids
* Patients with a previous history of radiation and allergy to sutures
* Patients with clinically evident prolapse

Where it's running

  • Ain Shams University maternity hospital
    Cairo, Egypt
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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