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Low Impact Laparoscopy In Bariatric Surgery
Led by Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico · Updated on 2025-09-16
128
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
86 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if low pressure pneumoperitoneum and small incisions (low impact laparoscopy, LIL) works to reduce pain and improve pulmonary function in patients underwent to bariatric surgery. It will also learn about the safety and patients' satisfaction of the procedure. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does LIL lower post surgical pain and improve pulmonary function? Is LIL safe for obese patients? Researchers will compare LIL to standard laparoscopy performing sleeve gastrectomy in patients with obesity. Participants will: be randomised to LIL group or standard laparoscopy. After the operation the researchers will evaluate the pain and the efficiency of lung ventilation at pre-established intervals. after 3 months the patients will complete a questionnaire on aesthetic satisfaction and overall satisfaction.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Low Impact Laparoscopy In Bariatric Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 years-old and 65 years-old
- Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 35 Kg/m2 and less than 45 Kg/m2
- Patients who are candidates for sleeve gastrectomy surgery
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders
- Patients with chronic pain syndrome
- Patients with a history of open surgery in the upper abdominal area
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Policlinico Campus Bio-Medico
Rome, Italy, Italy, 00128
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Research Team
V
Vincenzo Bruni
CONTACT
I
Ida Francesca Gallo
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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