The use of local anaesthetic in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: a randomised clinical trial
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Post operative pain following laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgerySigns and Symptoms
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN80724178
- Lead Sponsor
- ational Health Service in Wales (UK)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 160
Inclusion Criteria
1. Age 18 years or older
2. Elective procedure
3. Suspected inguinal hernia
4. Ability to give informed consent
5. At least 24 hours between decision to operate and operation
Exclusion Criteria
1. History of allergy or sensitivity to local anaesthetics
2. Treatment for chronic pain or long-term analgesic use
3. Conversion to an open repair or laparotomy during the procedure
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method