Pain With Differing Insufflation Pressures During Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
University of Tennessee
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of decreased insufflation pressure on postoperative pain, analgesic use, and surgical safety and feasibility for laparoscopic hysterectomy.
Description
This is a prospective, single-blinded, randomized clinical trial in which participants undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to undergo surgery with peritoneal insufflation pressure set to 15 mmHg (standard) or 12 mmHg (comparison). Randomization was performed using computer-generated permuted blocks of four participants. All participants on the first postoperative day will be asked to rate their pain with a Visual Analog Scale (VAS). At a postoperative visit 2 weeks after surgery, all participants will be asked to complete the VAS again. The highest preoperati…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–80 years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18 to 80 * BMI 55.0 or less * Laparoscopic hysterectomy surgery planned Exclusion Criteria: * Women younger than 18 or older than 80 years of age * BMI over 55.0 * Laparoscopic hysterectomy surgery not planned
Interventions
- ProcedureLower Insufflation Pressure
Participants underwent laparoscopic hysterectomy with an insufflation pressure that is lower than the standard insufflation pressure used in this type of surgery.
- ProcedureStandard Insufflation Pressure
Participants underwent laparoscopic hysterectomy with a standard insufflation pressure.
Location
- University of Tennessee Health Science CenterMemphis, Tennessee