Efficacy of light weight mesh repair for uncomplicated inguinal hernia-A randomized clinical trial
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Phase 2/3
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 180
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Light weight mesh is better than heavy weight mesh in terms of postoperative pain,less surgical site infection.
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Inguinal hernias are the most common operative procedure performed by general surgeons, and tension free mesh technique have revolutionized the procedure.Decreased,chronic postoperative pain has become recognized more widely.New mesh products has been introduced now available.Which are considered to be better than conventional polypropylene mesh in terms of postoperative pain and infection rates.
Usage of prosthetic materials decreased the frequency of hernia recurrence,although the chronic pain and surgical site infection will considerably affect the patients quality of life.The pain may be caused by damage to the inguinal nerves, but the surgical site infection is due to the foreign body reaction against the mesh which results in inflammatory response and scar tissue formation. Now a days lightweight meshes are used instead of heavyweight polypropylene mesh.Low mass decreased content of foreign body and large pores characteristic of light weight mesh.So light weight mesh decrease the postoperative pain and decreased tissue reaction.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Computer generated randomization
- Masking
- Participant Blinded
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18.00 Year(s) to 80.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- Male
Inclusion Criteria
- •Patients willing to participate in the study.
- •All patients of age 18 yrs to 80 yrs with uncomplicated inguinal hernia.
Exclusion Criteria
- •patients with irreducible inguinal hernia.
- •Recurrent hernia.
- •Strangulated hernia.
- •Benign prostatic hyperplasia.
- •Stricture urethra.
- •Patient refusal to participate in this study.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Light weight mesh is better than heavy weight mesh in terms of postoperative pain,less surgical site infection.
Time Frame: After surgery patients were followed up from postoperative day 3,1 week,1 month to assess for postoperative pain and SSI.
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported