Pre-peritoneal local anaesthetic to decrease pain in hernia repairs study

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Inguinal and femoral hernias; Surgery - Surgical techniques; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000785202
• Lead Sponsor: Mr Michael Hulme-Moir

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-09-09
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

Patients with femoral and inguinal hernias that are suitable for laparoscopic surgical repair aged between 18 and 80 years, fit for day surgery and able to consent to the study.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who have an allergy to marcain with adrenaline
Patients with whom the anaesthetist deems marcain with adrenaline is unsuitable.
Patients unavailable for follow-up
Patients eligible for the Laparoscopic versus Open Inguinal Hernia Repair Study currently recruiting at Waitemata District Health Board

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified