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A Prospective Observational Study on the Use of a Self Fixating Lightweight Polyester Mesh in Open Inguinal Hernia

Completed
Conditions
Hernia, Inguinal
Registration Number
NCT01421602
Lead Sponsor
De La Salle University Medical Center
Brief Summary

This study will hypothesize that the use of a self fixating lightweight mesh in open inguinal repair is feasible in the Philippine setting. It will result in a comparable recurrence rate as published for the traditional Lichtenstein approach.

Detailed Description

The specific aim of this study is to assess the feasibility of using a self fixating lightweight mesh in open inguinal hernia under both under regional and local anesthesia in the Philippines. The primary endpoint of which is to assess the recurrence rate at 2 years (with an interim analysis 1 year after the procedure). Secondary endpoints would be to gather data with regards to postoperative pain, post operative surgical complications, wound healing complications, operating factors (mesh deployment time, total operating time), hernia factors (type and size of inguinal hernia).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
99
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age 18-80 years
  • Informed consent
  • Primary inguinal hernia suitable for open inguinal repair
  • Reducible hernia
Exclusion Criteria
  • Incarcerated non reducible hernias
  • Bleeding disorders
  • Patients below 18 (lower age limit) and above 80 (upper age limit) years old
  • Hernia defects of greater than 4 cm

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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Trial Locations

Locations (1)

De La Salle University Medical Center

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Dasmarinas, Cavite, Philippines

De La Salle University Medical Center
🇵🇭Dasmarinas, Cavite, Philippines

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