NOTES Transgastric Diagnostic Peritoneoscopy With Laparoscopic Assistance
Summary
The study will document being able to successfully perform transgastric diagnostic peritoneoscopy (laparoscopic visualization) using a small collection of study surgical tools.
Study Design
Endpoint Classification: Safety Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
Conditions
Abdominal Adhesions
Intervention
Transgastric diagnostic peritoneoscopy with laparoscopic assistance
Location
The Ohio State University Medical Center
Columbus
Ohio
United States
43210
Status
Active, not recruiting
Source
Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Results (where available)
Links
- Source: http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00962650
- Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on July 15, 2010
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
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Hernia, Abdominal
A protrusion of abdominal structures through the retaining ABDOMINAL WALL. It involves two parts: an opening in the abdominal wall, and a hernia sac consisting of PERITONEUM and abdominal contents. Abdominal hernias include groin hernia (HERNIA, FEMORAL; HERNIA, INGUINAL) and VENTRAL HERNIA.
Old Age Assistance
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