Open mesh groin hernia repair in women - a comparison of two surgical methods

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Groin hernia; Digestive System; Inguinal hernia and femoral hernia

• Registration Number: ISRCTN10330683
• Lead Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2019-06-10
• Study Completion: 2024-02-01
• Last Update Posted: 5 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Stopped
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 200

Inclusion Criteria

1. Female
2. Primary, reducible groin hernia
3. ASA class 1-2

Exclusion Criteria

1. Recurrent hernia
2. Alcohol or substance abuse
3. Known or suspected coagulopathy.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Recurrence will be determined by a blinded observer through physical examination at 1 and 3 years. In unclear cases, ultrasonography will be used in addition to the physical examination.