Randomised controlled trial to compare all aspects of laparoscopic hernia repair with conventional open technique

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Digestive system diseases; Digestive System; Hernia repair

• Registration Number: ISRCTN42557578
• Lead Sponsor: HS R&D Regional Programme Register - Department of Health (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 1999-08-01
• Study Start: 2004-01-23
• Last Update Posted: 6 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 0

Inclusion Criteria

Patients over the age of 20 years who have a simple inguinal hernia, bilateral inguinal hernia or a recurrent hernia. The patients will be counselled in detail regarding all aspects of both laparoscopic and Lichtenstein repair.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Irreducible, partly reducible or strangulated hernia
2. Previous major lower abdominal incisions (appendicectomy acceptable)
3. Unfit for a general anesthetic
4. Giant scrotal hernia
5. Pregnancy

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified