Pelvic congestion syndrome
MONDO:0004762A uterine disorder characterised by chronic pelvic pain caused by reflux or obstruction of the ovarian or pelvic veins, often associated with pelvic or vulvar varicosities.
Also known as: PCS, Taylor syndrome, Taylor's syndrome, congestion-fibrosis syndrome, female varicocele, pelvic congestion syndrome, pelvic vein incompetence
16 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Surgeons test safer way to remove oversized uteri without large cuts
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new surgical method to remove very large uteri (over 20 weeks size) during total laparoscopic hysterectomy. The technique uses a cold knife to cut the uterus into a long strip that can be pulled out through the vagina, avoiding large abdominal incisions. Twent…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Robot-Assisted hysterectomy shows promise in small trial
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested the safety and effectiveness of the DEXTER robotic system in 52 patients having a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) and related surgery for non-cancerous conditions. The main goals were to see if the robotic procedure could be completed without switching to o…
Sponsor: Distalmotion SA • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New hope for women with pelvic pain: simple plug procedure shows promise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a procedure called endovascular plug embolization to treat chronic pelvic pain caused by Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (PCS), a condition where veins in the pelvis become enlarged and painful. 44 women with PCS took part. The procedure uses a small plug to block th…
Sponsor: Halil Ibrahim Altun • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New stitch tool tested in robot surgeries shows promise
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a special stitch device (STRATAFIX Spiral PDS Plus) used in robot-assisted surgeries for weight loss (sleeve gastrectomy) and hysterectomy. 161 adults took part. The main goal was to see how well it controlled bleeding after stitching. Doctors also rated how eas…
Sponsor: Ethicon, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Robots vs. surgeons: which is better for hysterectomy?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared robot-assisted laparoscopy using the Senhance Surgical System to conventional laparoscopy for hysterectomy and other uterine surgeries. Researchers measured operating time, blood loss, and safety in 78 patients. The goal was to see if the robot offers advantag…
Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New surgical order may keep vagina longer after hysterectomy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether starting a hysterectomy by cutting the back of the vagina (posterior colpotomy first) helps keep the vagina longer compared to the usual method. Eighty women having a hysterectomy for non-cancer reasons took part. The main goal was to measure any differe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC