Investigating the Necessity of Bowel Preparation in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

Led by Henry Ford Health System · Updated on 2026-08-10

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What this Trial Is About

This is a prospective randomized study of patients who are scheduled to undergo minimally invasive robotic gynecologic surgery. Patients will be randomized to require either pre-surgical bowel preparation vs. no bowel preparation. The effect of bowel preparation on intraoperative visualization, bowel handling, intestinal load and ease of surgery will be assessed. Patient comfort and satisfaction will be assessed.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Bowel Preparation in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +

FEMALE

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Scheduled to undergo minimally invasive robotic gynecologic surgery;
Age 18 years and above
Willing to perform an enema if randomized to the enema group
Able to read and understand English
Willing to sign an informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

Scheduled for open surgery
Younger than 18 years of age
Unwilling to perform an enema if randomized to the enema group
Unable to read and understand English
Unwilling to sign an informed consent form

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