Effects of Hernia Repair on Men's Sexual Functions
- Conditions
- Sexual DysfunctionHernia, InguinalMen
- Interventions
- Procedure: Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Registration Number
- NCT03326700
- Lead Sponsor
- Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization
- Brief Summary
In the literature, there are several studies that compare Laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernia repair (TEP) with Lichtenstein hernia (LH) repair. There are no studies that compare sexual functions on men's health and quality of life. Our aim was to study the sexual functions of men, who underwent TEP or LH repair according to Health Survey Scoring Demonstration (SF36) and The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF).
- Detailed Description
176 men with unilateral inguinal hernia were randomized into two groups. Group T (n=88) underwent TEP and Group L(n:88) underwent LH repair. Patients demografigs, perioperative findings were recorded. For all patients preoperative, postoperative 7th,30th and 90th day SF 36 and IIEF were filled up.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 176
- having male gender
- patients diagnosed on unilateral inguinal hernia
- patients aged between 18 and 65 years
- ASA I and II patients
- having female gender
- patients diagnosed on bilateral or recurrence inguinal hernia,
- patients suffering erectile dysfunction
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Open hernia repair. Inguinal Hernia Repair Intervention: inguinal hernia repair. Laparoscopic hernia repair. Inguinal Hernia Repair Intervention: inguinal hernia repair.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method IIEF Scale 7 to 90 days international index of erectile functions
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method SF36 7 to 90 days health survey scoring demonstration