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Randomized clinical trial of modified Kugel repair versus Lichtenstein repair in adult male patients with unilateral primary inguinal hernia

Not Applicable
Conditions
unilateral primary inguinal hernia
Registration Number
JPRN-UMIN000012823
Lead Sponsor
The Jikei University School of Medicine
Brief Summary

The incidence of chronic postoperative inguinal pain was similar for Lichtenstein and modified Kugel hernia repair (MKH). However, satisfaction score was higher in MKH due to less pain in the early postoperative period.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete: follow-up complete
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
200
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

complicated hernia female simultaneous bilateral operation equal to or more ASA IV patients with pain due to other diseases

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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