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Recurrent Inguinal Hernia Treatment - Lichtenstein Versus Laparoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal Preperitoneal Hernioplasty

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Recurrent Inguinal Hernia
Registration Number
NCT00642200
Lead Sponsor
North Karelia Central Hospital
Brief Summary

The study aims at detecting possible differences between an open (Lichtenstein) and a video-assisted (TEP) technique in treating recurrent inguinal hernia. The differences monitored are further recurrence and chronic pain as well as primary complications.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  • recurrent inguinal hernia
  • willing to participate
Exclusion Criteria
  • unwilling to participate
  • bilateral hernia
  • preference towards either treatment arm

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
further recurrence3 weeks, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
chronic pain or discomfort3 weeks, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

North Karelia Central Hospital - Clinic of Surgery

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Joensuu, North Karelia, Finland

North Karelia Central Hospital - Clinic of Surgery
🇫🇮Joensuu, North Karelia, Finland

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