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Comparison of fixation and non fixation of mesh in Laparoscopic TEP

A pilot randomized control study to evaluate non-fixation vs fixation of mesh in laparoscopic total extraperitoneal hernioplasty for inguinal hernias with large posterior wall defects

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2017/09/009680
Enrollment
54
Registered
2017-09-07
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

Health Condition 1: null- Inguinal Hernia with large posterior wall defects more than 3 cm

Interventions

Intervention1: Laparoscopic TEP with fixation: Intervention: Fixation Mesh with laparoscopic tackers Control Intervention1: Laparaoscopic TEP without mesh fixation: Comparator: No mesh fixation in l

Sponsors

Office of DGAFMS
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All cases of inguinal hernias undergoing lap TEP with defect equal or more than 3cm diameter,confirmed intra-operatively seen during the period of study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Age > 18 years, Age 2)Irreducible inguinal hernias 3)Preexisting scar of lower midline incision 4)Pts on immunosuppressive drugs/diseases 5)Patients with ascitis, active abdominal infections • Patients not consenting for the study • Inguinal hernias with defect

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Technical feasibility, Duration of surgery, Early recurrenceTimepoint: six months to one year—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Local complications if any, length of hospital stay, pain scoresTimepoint: six months to one year—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Adil A Kalam

Armed Forces Medical College Pune

drmanojsurgeon@yahoo.co.in9765274924

Outcome results

None listed

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