Study Comparing Electrosurgical Energy and Hemostatic Sealants for Bleeding Control in Laparoscopic Ovarian Cyst Surgery

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to compare the effects of using electrosurgical energy versus hemostatic sealants to control bleeding during laparoscopic cystectomy for ovarian cysts in women of childbearing age. Ovarian cysts are common, and while many resolve without treatment, some pathologic cysts require surgery. Laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy is a preferred minimally invasive surgery that preserves ovarian function and future fertility, but controlling bleeding from the remaining ovarian tissue is a key challenge. The study involves two groups one where electrosurgical energy is used to stop bleeding, and another where a hemostatic sealant is applied directly to the bleeding tissue. Electrosurgical energy methods include bipolar electrosurgery that minimizes thermal damage, while the hemostatic sealant such as Surgicel helps form clots to stop bleeding. Both treatment techniques are applied during laparoscopic removal of ovarian cysts. The study is randomized and single-blind. Participants will undergo laparoscopic surgery with assigned hemostasis methods. Researchers will measure the hemostasis time on the first day after surgery. The study will also monitor ovarian reserve and other outcomes through clinical assessments. Participation lasts from surgery through the primary outcome assessment, with safety and effectiveness closely observed. The trial is sponsored by Kafrelsheikh University and will run until May 2026.

Comparison Between Electrosurgical Energy and Hemostatic Sealants on Hemostasis in Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy