LAPAROSCOPY

This study looked at a reusable clip system used during laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery to close blood vessels and other tubes. It included 245 adults who had laparoscopic surgery where clips were needed. The main goal was to see if the clips worked well and were safe over 6 month…

This study tested whether using a special bag during laparoscopic fibroid removal (myomectomy or hysterectomy) can prevent the spread of cells that might be cancerous. Forty-eight women were randomly assigned to have the procedure with or without the bag. Researchers then checked…

This study tested whether the painkiller oliceridine causes less nausea and vomiting than the standard drug sufentanil in women undergoing gynecologic laparoscopic surgery. Ninety-six participants received one of the two drugs during and after surgery. Researchers tracked nausea,…

This study compared two types of minimally invasive surgery for fixing inguinal hernias: robotic-assisted and standard laparoscopic. 150 adults were randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The goal was to see if the robot's better vision and flexibility reduce the body's …

This study compared two surgical techniques for removing the uterus (hysterectomy) due to non-cancerous conditions: the newer vNOTES method (done through the vagina) and standard laparoscopy (keyhole surgery). 145 women took part, and researchers tracked complications, pain, and …

This study tested four different ways of conditioning the carbon dioxide gas used during laparoscopic (keyhole) womb surgery. The goal was to see if warming, wetting, or adding a numbing medicine to the gas could prevent a drop in body temperature (hypothermia) and reduce pain af…

This study tested whether ropivacaine, a numbing medicine, can reduce pain and nausea after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. The goal was to help patients recover faster and go home the same day. 120 adults scheduled for surgery took part. The main focus was on how long it took …

This study tested whether injecting a fluorescent dye called indocyanine green (ICG) into the ureters helps surgeons see them more clearly during laparoscopic surgery for deep infiltrating endometriosis. 51 women with suspected or confirmed deep endometriosis took part. The goal …