Evaluation of Rectal Infiltration Depth and Length in Bowel Involvement of Deep Infiltrative Endometriosis (DIE) Using Intraoperative Transrectal Ultrasound (TRUS)
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Transrectal ultrasound of the bowel endometriosis during operation.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis (DIE), Transrectal Ultrasound, Bowel Endometriosis, Bowel Resection. Basic parameters: 18 years — 55 years · Female.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Overview
we aim to evaluate the success of intraoperative transrectal ultrasound in measuring the depth and extent of bowel involvement in patients preoperatively diagnosed with intestinal endometriosis using transvaginal ultrasound and MRI, and who are planned for bowel resection
Detailed description
This is a prospective, single-arm study aimed at evaluating the efficacy of intraoperative transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) in assessing rectal infiltration depth and length in patients with bowel involvement due to deep infiltrative endometriosis (DIE). The study will include 15-40 female patients aged 18-55, diagnosed with intestinal endometriosis preoperatively using transvaginal ultrasound and MRI, and scheduled for bowel resection.
Preoperative evaluations will include pelvic examination, imaging (TVUS and MRI), and pain assessment using a visual analog scale (VAS). During surgery, TRUS will be used to measure the depth and length of rectal involvement, and findings will be compared with preoperative MRI results. Data will be analyzed using statistical methods, including sensitivity, specificity, and ROC curve analysis, to determine the diagnostic performance of TRUS.
The study will be conducted at Istanbul Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, with multidisciplinary contributions from gynecology, radiology, and general surgery teams.
Interventions
- Diagnostic test Transrectal ultrasound of the bowel endometriosis during operation
This is a prospective, single-arm study aimed at evaluating the efficacy of intraoperative transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) in assessing rectal infiltration depth and length in patients with bowel involvement due to deep infiltrative endometriosis (DIE). The study will include 15-40 female patients aged 18-55, diagnosed with intestinal endometriosis preoperatively using transvaginal ultrasound and MRI, and scheduled for bowel resection. Preoperative evaluations will include pelvic examination, ima
Primary outcome measures
- Intraoperative transrectal ultrasound of the rectal involvement of the deep infiltrating endometriosis will be compared with preoperative MRI [Time frame: From enrollment to the 16 months]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Demographic informations, patient characteristics, disease related pain scores, surgical informations [Time frame: From enrollment to 16 months.]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- The study will include a minimum of 15 female patients aged 18-55 with bowel involvement due to deep infiltrative endometriosis, requiring bowel resection.
Exclusion criteria
Patients with bowel endometriosis who does not require bowel resection, patients who have other bowel diseases, such as rectal tumors, Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis, will be excluded.
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Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- N/A
- Model
- Single group
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Diagnostic
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Basaksehir Cam ve Sakura City Hospital, Başakşehir Mahallesi G-434 Caddesi No: 2L Başakşeh — Istanbul
Publications
- Hardman D, Bennett R, Mikhail E. Laparoscopic shaving of rectosigmoid deep infiltrating endometriosis under laparoscopic ultrasound guidance. Fertil Steril. 2023 Jul;120(1):206-207. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2023.04.026. Epub 2023 Apr 26. PMID 37116640
- Hudelist G, Ballard K, English J, Wright J, Banerjee S, Mastoroudes H, Thomas A, Singer CF, Keckstein J. Transvaginal sonography vs. clinical examination in the preoperative diagnosis of deep infiltrating endometriosis. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2011 Apr;37(4):480-7. doi: 10.1002/uog.8935. PMID 21433168
- Griffiths A, Koutsouridou R, Vaughan S, Penketh R, Roberts SA, Torkington J. Transrectal ultrasound and the diagnosis of rectovaginal endometriosis: a prospective observational study. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2008;87(4):445-8. doi: 10.1080/00016340801948318. PMID 18382872
- Doniec JM, Kahlke V, Peetz F, Schniewind B, Mundhenke C, Lohnert MS, Kremer B. Rectal endometriosis: high sensitivity and specificity of endorectal ultrasound with an impact for the operative management. Dis Colon Rectum. 2003 Dec;46(12):1667-73. doi: 10.1007/BF02660773. PMID 14668593
- Roman H, Kouteich K, Gromez A, Hochain P, Resch B, Marpeau L. Endorectal ultrasound accuracy in the diagnosis of rectal endometriosis infiltration depth. Fertil Steril. 2008 Oct;90(4):1008-13. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.07.1361. Epub 2007 Nov 26. PMID 18023444
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06776536 · E-96317027-514.10-263823748