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To compare and see which is better, two ways of fixing the mesh in laparoscopic inguinal hernia mesh repair.

Prospective randomized controlled trial of Suture versus Tacker mesh fixation in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Mesh Repair

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/11/022154
Enrollment
60
Registered
2019-11-26
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: K40-K46- Hernia

Interventions

Intervention1: Suture Arm: Polypropylene suture used for mesh fixation in laparoscopic inguinal hernia mesh repair Control Intervention1: Tacker Arm: Tacker used for mesh fixation in laparoscopic hern

Sponsors

FLUID research grant project
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - All elective uncomplicated inguinal hernia (unilateral and bilateral) - Age > 18 years - Accepted for Laparoscopic Surgery

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Recurrent hernias - Previous midline lower abdominal surgeries - Concomitant surgeries planned - Known allergies to analgesics - Comorbidities with contraindications to certain analgesics

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Early postoperative painTimepoint: 6 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours, 8 days—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
- Seroma formation - Surgical Site Infection - Urinary Retention rates - Duration of surgery - Total Duration - Time for mesh fixation - Duration of anesthesia - Cumulative Analgesic requirement - Duration of hospital stay - Post operative pain at three months using NRS - Cost benefit analysisTimepoint: 8 days, 3 months—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactCatherine Victor

Christian Medical College, Vellore

drceciltthomas@gmail.com

Outcome results

None listed

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