5Fr Bipolar Electrode vs. Conical Optical 5Fr Fibers for Dual Wave-length Diode Laser for Hysteroscopic Polypectomy

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexFemale
Age18-60
SponsorUniversity of Cagliari

About this trial

The primary objective of this study is to compare the performance of two different surgical instruments, the 5 Fr bipolar electrode and the 5 Fr angled conical optical fiber for dual wavelength diode laser, in performing hysteroscopic polypectomy in an outpatient setting.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

age ≥18 years and < 60 years;

suspicion of a single endometrial polyp, documented by ultrasound, with dimensions less than 20 mm;

presence of abnormal uterine bleeding or history of infertility (defined as absence of conception after 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse aimed at conception);

consent to participate in the study.

Disqualifiers

presence of multiple endometrial polyps;

presence of a single endometrial polyp with dimensions greater than 20 mm;

concurrent presence of intrauterine fibroids, focal or diffuse endometrial thickening, and/or intrauterine adhesions (synechiae);

current or recent use (< 3 months) of anticoagulant drugs and/or Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs);

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • 5Fr hysteroscopic bipolar electrode or conical optical 5Fr fibers for dual wave-length diode laser

Treatment groups

214 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators