Status:
COMPLETED
Laparoscopic Lens Defogging Using Anti-fog Solution, waRm Saline, and Chlorhexidine Solution
Lead Sponsor:
Kangbuk Samsung Hospital
Conditions:
Gynecologic Disease
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to compare three popular methods of minimizing or reducing laparoscopic lens fogging (LLF) by heating lens using warm saline, applying anti-fog agent to lens, and rubbing lens...
Detailed Description
The physiology behind laparoscopic lens fogging (LLF) is well understood based on meticulous experiments outlining the role of temperature and humidity. Despite many efforts, including uses of warm sa...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- age between 18 and 65 years
- American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status (ASAPS) classification I-II
- the absence of pregnancy at the time of surgery
Exclusion
- allergy to chlorhexidine or anti-fog solution
- anticipating cases of abrupt change in intra-abdominal humidity such as hemoperitoneum and profuse ascites
- extremely short or long operative time (\<20 min or \> 180 min) affecting the frequency of LLF
- unavailability of the surgical recording equipment for laparoscopic procedure.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 23 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
96 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03438890
Start Date
April 23 2018
End Date
November 1 2018
Last Update
August 28 2019
Active Locations (1)
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Kangbuk Samsung Hospital
Seoul, South Korea, 110-746