Hernia Repair Four Arm Comparative Study
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Inguinal Hernia
- Registration Number
- NCT00940433
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Alexandria
- Brief Summary
This study compares the outcome of the four most commonly used operations for the repair of primary groin hernia including the new key hole surgical techniques. It aims at answering the question of whether the new technology really improve the outcome, saves time and reduce patient suffering.
- Detailed Description
The study compares two traditional techniques of inguinal hernia repair; namely Lechtenstien repair and properitoneal repair versus two techniques of laparoscopic hernia repair, namely extraperitoneal and transperitoneal repair. It compares the operative time, complications, postoperative pain and the speed of patient recovery.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 100
Inclusion Criteria
- adult male primary inguinal hernia
Exclusion Criteria
- recurrent hernia previous lower abdominal surgery [excluding appendectomy]
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method patient ability to resume domestic activity independently daily reporting by the patient
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method time of the patient to return to work reported by the patient
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Main University hospital
🇪🇬Alexandria, Egypt
Main University hospital🇪🇬Alexandria, Egypt