Table 1 Plan for obtaining data for both 2- and 3D hysterectomies
3D and conventional laparoscopic hysterectomy | Enrolment in outpatient clinic | Allocation and operation | Discharge from hospital | Telephone interview |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TIMEPOINT | -t1 | 0 | tx | tx + 6 weeks |
Baseline variables: height, weight, age, prior operations, chronic pain, parity, estimated weight of uterus, indication for operation, site. Quality of life by SF-36 questionnaire | x | x | ||
Outcome variables 1: operating time, bleeding, concomitant surgery, weight of uterus | x | |||
Outcome variables 2: Postoperative pain and medication | x | x | ||
Outcome variables 3: re-admissions, complications at home, return to work, pain, return to daily living, unexpected malignancy. Quality of life by SF-36 questionnaire | x | x |