RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06852313

Save the Ovaries - Surgical Management of Simple Ovarian Cysts in Children and Adolescents


Sponsor

University Children's Hospital, Zurich

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Feb 5, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate which operative technique should be used for managing simple ovarian cysts in girls and adolescents. The two techniques that are being compared are laparoscopic cyst enucleation and laparoscopic cyst deroofing. The investigators will assess the effect of both techniques on the ovarian reserve and the risk of cyst recurrence.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 1 YearMax Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study looks at the best surgical approaches for removing ovarian cysts in children and teenagers while preserving as much healthy ovarian tissue as possible. **You may be eligible if:** - You are between 1 year old and 18 years old - You have a simple ovarian cyst that is 4 cm or larger - The cyst is causing symptoms (such as pain), or it has grown or persisted over time - A parent or legal guardian provides consent for participation **You may NOT be eligible if:** - You are a newborn (under 12 months old) - You are over 18 years old - The cyst is complex (has solid parts, like a teratoma, or is suspected to be cancerous) - You have a condition that makes cyst removal surgery unsafe (e.g., a severe blood clotting disorder) - The cyst is not on the ovary itself (e.g., it is near the fallopian tube) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

PROCEDURELaparoscopic ovarian cyst surgery

Laparoscopic ovarian cyst surgery is any surgery with the goal of removal or drainage of an ovarian cyst. The exact surgical technique will be predefined by randomization.


Locations(2)

University Children's Hospital Basel

Basel, Switzerland

University Children's Hospital Zurich

Zurich, Switzerland

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