Table 1 Clinical outcomes and assessment methods
Clinical outcomes (30 days) | Assessment |
|---|---|
Trans-operative outcomes (using stopwatch in the surgical theater and after 1 h of the surgical procedure) | |
1. Bleeding amount (the amount of bleeding till stoppage) | VAS scale (Rating 1–10) |
2. Bleeding duration (the time spent till bleeding stopped) | VAS scale (seconds-1 h) |
3. Pain intensity (if there is pain as the patient is anaesthetized) | VAS scale (Rating 1–10) |
Post-operative outcomes (By the patient at home using a daily scale along 30 days) | |
1. Bleeding amount | VAS scale (Rating 1–10) |
2. Bleeding duration | VAS scale (seconds-1 h) |
3. Pain intensity | VAS scale (Rating 1–10) |
4. Pain duration | VAS scale (seconds-1 h) |
5. Patient satisfaction | questionnaire |
6. Healing period | Scale 1–30 days |
7. Healing profile | Healing index |
8. Complications assessment by operator | questionnaire |