Clinical Trial: The Impact of Electrocoagulation on Ovarian Reserve After Laparoscopic Excision of Ovarian Cyst

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: The Impact of Electrocoagulation on Ovarian Reserve After Laparoscopic Exc

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of electrocoagulation on ovarian reserve after laparoscopic excision of ovarian cyst and the possible mechanisms.

Detailed Summary: Laparoscopic cystectomy is currently considered the treatment of choice in women with benign ovarian cysts and has gained increasing acceptance among gynecological surgeons(1). However, the safety of this technique in terms of ovarian damage to the operated gonad has recently been questioned. In the present study, with the combined use of serum hormonal evaluation and ultrasound examination, we planned to prospectively investigate the ovarian reserve after the excision of benign ovarian cysts. The damage to ovarian reserve will be evaluated through a 12-months follow-up after the application of bipolar, ultrasonic scalpel electrocoagulation or suture during ovarian cystectomy
Sponsor: Shandong Provincial Hospital

Current Primary Outcome: Serum FSH and E2 assays [ Time Frame: 12 months ]

Original Primary Outcome: serum FSH and E2 assays [ Time Frame: 12 months ]

Current Secondary Outcome: Transvaginal ultrasound examinations for basal antral follicle number, mean ovarian diameter and peak systolic velocity [ Time Frame: 12 months ]

Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Shandong Provincial Hospital

Dates:
Date Received: July 7, 2008
Date Started: November 2003
Date Completion:
Last Updated: August 15, 2008
Last Verified: July 2008