Status:
COMPLETED
Natural Orifice Transgastric Endoscopic Surgical Removal of the Gallbladder
Lead Sponsor:
The Oregon Clinic
Collaborating Sponsors:
Northwestern University
Conditions:
Cholecystitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Hypothesis: Natural orifice transgastric cholecystectomy with laparoscopic assist will be feasible and have comparable complication rates as standard lap cholecystectomy. Patient benefits will include...
Detailed Description
In this study, we propose to use a surgical technique that eliminates the need for a 1.5-2.5 cm umbilical incision. A flexible endoscope will be inserted through the mouth and into the stomach. Using ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Ability to undergo general anesthesia
- Age \> 18 years of age and \< 80 years of age
- Ability to give informed consent
Exclusion
- Acute cholecystitis
- Body Mass Index (BMI) \> 40
- Contraindicated for esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
- Gallstones \> 2.5cm in diameter
- Gall bladder more than 15cm in length on U/S
- Presence of common duct stones
- Presence of esophageal stricture
- Altered gastric anatomy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
25 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01174069
Start Date
May 1 2007
End Date
October 1 2015
Last Update
September 3 2019
Active Locations (1)
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Legacy health System
Portland, Oregon, United States, 97210