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Comparison of function of testis after open and laparoscopic hernia surgeries

Comparison of testicular function after open Lichtenstein Tension free mesh repair vs. Laparoscopic Hernia mesh repair- A Randomized Control Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/10/015964
Enrollment
120
Registered
2018-10-09
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: K402- Bilateral inguinal hernia, withoutobstruction or gangrene Health Condition 2: K409- Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene

Interventions

Intervention1: Open Lichtenstein mesh repair: Open Lichtenstein mesh repair for inguinal hernias Intervention2: Laparoscopic mesh repair: Laparoscopic mesh repair ( both TEP and TAPP) for inguinal her

Sponsors

JAWAHARLAL INSTITUTE OF POST GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All male patients (18 to 50 years of age) with unilateral/bilateral inguinal hernias planned for laparoscopic / open hernia repair

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Complicated hernias (irreducible/obstructed/strangulated hernias) 2. Recurrent inguinal hernias 3. History of previous groin/testicular/scrotal surgeries 4. History of testicular trauma/epididymitis/orchitis in the past 5. Patient with undescended testis/hydrocele/varicocele 6. Significant co-morbidities/unfit for general anaesthesia (ASA 3/4)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the testicular function after open and laparoscopic hernia mesh repairTimepoint: 3 months—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the quality of life,sexual functions and chronic groin pain after open and laparoscopic hernia mesh repairTimepoint: 3 months;To compare the quality of semen after laparoscopic and hernia mesh repairTimepoint: 3 months;To compare the level of anti sperm antibody in serum after open and laparoscopic hernia mesh repairTimepoint: 3 months—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDR PARTHA SARATHY RAMALINGAM

JAWAHARLAL INSTITUTE OF POST GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

drsureshkumar08@gmail.com9788637893

Outcome results

None listed

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