Could skipping bowel prep make surgery easier on patients?
NCT ID NCT06820359
First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial asks whether routine bowel preparation—using an enema—is necessary before minimally invasive robotic gynecologic surgery. Half of the participants will be assigned to perform the enema, while the other half will skip it. Researchers will compare surgeon-rated ease of surgery and visualization, as well as patient comfort, pain, and satisfaction. The goal is to see if skipping this step can improve the patient experience without affecting surgical quality.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Bowel preparation (enema) versus no bowel preparation before minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
- What this could lead to
- If skipping bowel prep proves safe and effective, it could simplify surgical routines and improve patient comfort without compromising outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to all patients or surgeries. There is also a risk that skipping bowel prep could make surgery more difficult or increase complications.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Henry Ford Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Warren Campus
Warren, Michigan, 48093, United States
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Henry Ford St. John Hospital
Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States
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