The Outcome After Lichtenstein Operation vs. ProGrip Patch Repair of Inguinal Hernia
- Conditions
- Inguinal HerniaPrimaryUnilateral
- Registration Number
- NCT01026935
- Lead Sponsor
- Helsinki University Central Hospital
- Brief Summary
For the present study, 400 consecutive men with unilateral primary inguinal hernia are randomized to Lichtenstein repair using either light weight polypropylene mesh (38g/m2) or light weight ProGrip mesh. ProGrip mesh adheres to tissues with polylactic micro hooks without suturing. The primary aim is to examine, whether the ProGrip mesh produces less pain than sutured polypropylene mesh. Secondary outcomes are operation time and convalescence as well as recurrence rate. ProGrip mesh is supposed to be faster to apply as no sutures are needed, which may compensate for its higher cost. The patients are blinded to which mesh they receive.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 398
- primary unilateral inguinal hernia
- not willing to participate
- not capable to understand or fill in the questionnaires
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method postoperative complaints One year
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Recurrence rate One year
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Trial Locations
- Locations (2)
HUCH Jorvi Hospital, department of Surgery
🇫🇮Espoo, Finland
HUCH Surgical Hospital, Dept of Surgery
🇫🇮Helsinki, Finland
HUCH Jorvi Hospital, department of Surgery🇫🇮Espoo, Finland