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The purpose of this study is to compare laser CO2 ablation/excision of Endometriosis (AFS stages 1-3) with excision of endometriosis using the Ethicon Harmonic ACE device. Pain scores at 6 months was the primary outcome, but secondary outcomes assessed pain scores at 1, 3 and 5 years as well as psychological state and quality of life.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laser | Active Comparator | vapourisation/excision of endometriosis using CO2 laser |
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| Harmonic scalpel | Experimental | excision of endometriosis using Harmonic scalpel |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser | Device | Vapourisation/excision of endometriosis AFS stages I-III using CO2 laser |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Visual analogue pain score (VAS) change at 6 months compared to preoperative baseline | 6 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of life survey (Endometriosis Health Profile Questionnaire) | 0, 3, 6 months and 1,3,5 years | |
| Psychological state | Hospital Anxiety & Depression Scale | 0, 3 ,6 months and 1,3,5 years |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Andrew Kent, MD FRCOG | Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | Principal Investigator |
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| ID | Term |
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| D004715 | Endometriosis |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D005831 | Genital Diseases, Female |
| D052776 | Female Urogenital Diseases |
| D005261 | Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications |
| D000091642 | Urogenital Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D007834 | Lasers |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D055096 | Optical Devices |
| D004864 | Equipment and Supplies |
| D055618 | Radiation Equipment and Supplies |
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| Harmonic scalpel |
| Device |
Excision of endometriosis using Harmonic scalpel |
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| Visual analogue pain score (VAS) change from baseline | 1,3 and 5 years |
| D000091662 | Genital Diseases |