Status:
COMPLETED
Prospective Randomized Comparison of Clinical Results of Hand Assisted Laparoscopic Splenectomies and Open Splenectomies
Lead Sponsor:
Istanbul University
Conditions:
Postoperative Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
Brief Summary
ABSTRACT Background: Although there are some comparative studies between laparoscopy and hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy (HALS) in splenomegaly cases, there is no study of the differences betw...
Detailed Description
The advent of laparoscopic surgery, increasing experience in its performance and advances in techniques and surgical devices have all greatly influenced general surgery. The usefulness of laparoscopic...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Splenomegaly 15 cm or longer spleens
- Patient confirmation to join the study
Exclusion
- Normal sized spleens
- Patient denial
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2007
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
27 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00754806
Start Date
February 1 2007
End Date
January 1 2008
Last Update
September 18 2008
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