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Study to compare outcomes of testicular and sexual function after two different type laparoscopic groin hernia repair(TEP and TAPP)

A prospective randomized comparison of testicular function , sexual function and quality of life following laparascopic totally extra peritoneal (TEP) and trans abdominal pre peritoneal (TAPP) inguinal hernia repair.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/05/013621
Enrollment
150
Registered
2018-05-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Inguinal hernia

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All adult male patients in the age group between 25-50 yrs with primary uncomplicated, unilateral/bilateral inguinal hernia will be included in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Female patients Male 50 yrs Patients with history of previous surgery in the inguino scrotal region Recurrent inguinal hernia Complicated hernia (irreducible, obstructed , strangulated) Hydrocele Epididymitis History of orchidectomy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Comparison of testicular function between TEP and TAPP will be done for 1. Testicular volume 2. Resistivity Index 3. Hormonal changes 4. Semen analysis 5. Anti sperm antibodyTimepoint: Preoperatively and 3 months post surgery—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Acute post operatve pain Chronic groin pain Intra operative and post operative complications Wound infection and seroma formation Sexual function Quality of lifeTimepoint: post operatively—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Virinder Kumar Bansal

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India

aamir.cmcl@gmail.com

Outcome results

None listed

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