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Clinical Trials/NCT02788812
NCT02788812
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The Comparison of the Quality of Life and Outcomes in Patient's With Incarcerated Inguinal Hernias: Laparoscopic Transabdominal Pre-peritoneal (TAPP) Versus Modified Lichtenstein Hernioplasty

Sarawak General Hospital0 sites100 target enrollmentJune 2016
ConditionsInguinal Hernia

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Inguinal Hernia
Sponsor
Sarawak General Hospital
Enrollment
100
Primary Endpoint
Quality of life scores as measured by Carolinas Comfort Scale
Last Updated
9 years ago

Overview

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.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
June 2016
End Date
December 2017
Last Updated
9 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Parallel
Sex
All

Investigators

Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Siow Sze Li

Dr

Sarawak General Hospital

Eligibility Criteria

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

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Quality of life scores as measured by Carolinas Comfort Scale

Time Frame: 12 months

Carolina Comfort Scale during the duration of follow-up

Secondary Outcomes

  • Operating Time in Minutes(12 months)
  • Duration of Hospitalization in Days(12 months)
  • Recurrence of Hernia after Operation(12 monthts)

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