Two surgical techniques for hysterectomy: which heals faster?
What is this trial?
This trial tested two different minimally invasive ways to remove the uterus and compared how much pain patients experienced, how much pain medication they needed, and how quickly they recovered. Researchers wanted to see if a newer technique (vNOTES, which uses the vaginal canal) might be easier on the body than the standard laparoscopic method (which uses small abdominal cuts).
After hysterectomy surgery, many patients struggle with significant pain and need strong pain medications like opioids during recovery. Researchers wanted to know whether a surgical approach that avoids making cuts in the belly wall might reduce pain and help patients recover faster.
What participation looks like
Participants were randomly assigned to receive one of two surgical techniques for their hysterectomy. After surgery, nurses and doctors who did not know which technique was used assessed their pain using a simple 0-10 scale at 12 and 24 hours, tracked how much pain medication they needed, and measured their recovery using questionnaires about quality of life and fatigue. The trial tracked how quickly they could move around, when they could eat normally, how long they stayed in the hospital, and any side effects like nausea or shoulder pain.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Apr 17, 2026 · Not medical advice
Trial locations(1 site)
Turkey (Türkiye)