This study aims to investigate the efficacy of temporary clipping of the uterine artery and utero-ovarian ligament during robotically assisted myomectomy (RAM) for uterine fibroids. While RAM is increasingly used for myomectomy, bleeding control remains challenging. Temporary clipping of arteries has shown promise in conventional laparoscopy but has not been studied in RAM. This randomized controlled trial will assess primary endpoints such as estimated blood loss, need for transfusion, and hemoglobin drop, alongside secondary outcomes like complication rates and operation time.
Voluntary written informed consent of the participant or their legally authorized representative has been obtained prior to any screening procedures
Use of highly effective methods of birth control; defined as those that, alone or in combination, result in low failure rate (i.e., less than 1% per year) when used consistently and correctly; such as implants, injectables, combined oral contraceptives, some IUDs, true sexual abstinence (i.e. refraining from heterosexual intercourse during the entire period of risk associated with the Trial treatment(s)) or commitment to a vasectomised partner.
Female
Age: 18-50 years
Any disorder, which in the Investigator's opinion might jeopardise the participant's safety or compliance with the protocol
Any prior or concomitant treatment(s) that might jeopardise the participant's safety or that would compromise the integrity of the Trial
Participation in an interventional Trial with an investigational medicinal product (IMP) or device
Patient refusal to participate in the Trial
Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Lead sponsor
Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
Collaborator
Bichat Hospital
Collaborator
Rennes University Hospital
Collaborator