QOL in Incarcerated Inguinal Hernias: TAPP Vs Open Repair
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Inguinal Hernia
- Registration Number
- NCT02788812
- Lead Sponsor
- Sarawak General Hospital
- Brief Summary
To determine if there is a difference in the quality of life in between patients who undergoes laparoscopic transabdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) or modified Lichtenstein hernioplasty
- Detailed Description
Patients presenting with incarcerated inguinal hernias will be randomized between open or laparoscopic repair groups. The primary outcome will be the quality of life scores. Patients will be followed-up for 12 months.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 100
Inclusion Criteria
- 18 years of age and older
- Both genders
- Unilateral inguinal hernias
- Incarcerated inguinal hernias
- Elective setting
Exclusion Criteria
- Anaesthesiologists) Grade > 2
- Recurrence
- Inguinal-scrotal hernias
- Prostatectomy, Pfannenstiel incision, previous pre-peritoneal surgery
- Pregnancy
- Refusal for general anaesthesia
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Quality of life scores as measured by Carolinas Comfort Scale 12 months Carolina Comfort Scale during the duration of follow-up
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Operating Time in Minutes 12 months Comparing the duration of operation between open and laparoscopic surgeries.
Duration of Hospitalization in Days 12 months Comparing the duration of post operative stay between open and laparoscopic surgeries.
Recurrence of Hernia after Operation 12 monthts Comparing the recurrences between open and laparoscopic surgeries.