Does the repair of hernia in patients with a ventral hernia with either tacks or sutures improve pain and mobility of patients?

Not Applicable

• Conditions: abdominal wall hernia; post-operative pain; Surgery - Surgical techniques

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621000643875
• Lead Sponsor: Hunter New England Local Health District

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-05-28
• Last Update Posted: 20 November 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Stopped early
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 11

Inclusion Criteria

All patients undergoing an elective laparoscopic repair of ventral hernia will be included provided they meet the following criteria:
• Age 18 years or over
• Provide written consent to participate in the study
• Hernia defect size of 2-10cm as measured intra-operatively with insufflation pressure of 12mmHg
• Hernia considered suitable for laparoscopic repair with either suture or tack fixation of mesh by operating surgeon
• Proposed permanent coated mesh determined to be suitable for intra-peritoneal placement by the treating surgeon

Exclusion Criteria

Patients will be excluded from the trial if they meet the following exclusion criteria:
• Recurrent hernia with previous intraperitoneal mesh
• Known allergic reaction to bupivacaine or ropivacaine
• Large (>10cms) hernias not suitable for laparoscopic repair
• Umbilical defects most appropriate for open primary suture repair
• Incarcerated, strangulated or obstructed hernias booked as emergency cases.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified