Transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery for tubal ectopic pregnancy(vNOTESTEP): a protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tubal ectopic pregnancy is a life-threatening condition in early pregnancy. Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery is increasingly used for the treatment of this disease. Retrospective studies suggest that Transvaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (vNOTES) offers lower perioperative complications, faster recovery, and better cosmetic outcomes compared to other approaches. However, the lack of comprehensive perioperative and long-term postoperative data limits its widespread adoption in gynecology.

Methods

The vNOTESTEP study is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) enrolling 72 patients requiring laparoendoscopic surgery for tubal ectopic pregnancy. After obtaining informed consent, preoperative assessments will be conducted. Following randomizat

SUBMITTER: Xiao X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12020209 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature