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
Name Time Method further recurrence 3 weeks, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method chronic pain or discomfort 3 weeks, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
North Karelia Central Hospital - Clinic of Surgery
🇫🇮Joensuu, North Karelia, Finland
North Karelia Central Hospital - Clinic of Surgery🇫🇮Joensuu, North Karelia, Finland