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Comparing non-fixation of mesh to mesh fixation in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

Comparing non-fixation of mesh to mesh fixation in laparoscopic total extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair under spinal anesthesia- A randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2009/091/000020
Enrollment
100
Registered
2010-05-03
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Mesh Fixation: Two tacks(staples) will be used in cases where the mesh will be fixed Control Intervention1: Mesh Not fixed: The mesh is not fixed at all in these cases.

Sponsors

Self
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All reducible inguinal hernias will be included in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Irreducible hernia after anesthesia, obstructed and strangulated hernias, pediatric hernias and patients with associated other hernias like ventral hernias will be excluded from the study. Patients unfit for spinal anesthesia will also be excluded from the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Recurrence rateTimepoint: 6 months—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Days to resume workTimepoint: 1 week;PainTimepoint: Post operative-6 hours, 24 hours, 1 week—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Pankaj Garg
drgargpankaj@yahoo.com09501011000

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026