Comparison of two types of mesh fixation technique in open inguinal hernia surgery

Comparison of two point fixation versus conventional fixation of polypropylene mesh in patients undergoing Lichtenstein repair for inguinal hernia: a pilot study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2021/09/036264

Enrollment

Registered

2021-09-06

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-04-03

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Two point fixation of polypropylene mesh: The polypropylene mesh will be fixed with a 3-0 polypropylene suture at two points, The first point of fixation is just beyond the pubic tuberc

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Adult patients > 18 years with uncomplicated primary inguinal hernia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. ASA grade III and IV patients 2. Emergency hernioplasty 3. Recurrent inguinal hernia 4. Hernioplasty combined with orchiectomy or any additional procedure 5. Patients on immunosuppressive agents, steroid therapy, antipsychotic drugs 6. History of connective tissue disorder (eg: Rheumatoid arthritis, Scleroderma, Sjogren syndrome, Lupus erythematosus ) 7. Patients having allergy to Paracetamol

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Incidence of postoperative groin discomfortTimepoint: To be measured at 06 hours, 24 hours. 07 days, and 30 days	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Duration of surgeryTimepoint: to be measured in minutes starting from the time of skin incision to last skin approximation suture;Local surgical site complicationsTimepoint: To be evaluated clinically at the time of discharge, at 07 days, 30 days and 90 days;Operational cost saving with two point mesh fixation techniqueTimepoint: to be calculated in INR depending upon the usage of suture materials for each intervention;The incidence of chronic groin discomfortTimepoint: To be measured at 03 months using visual analogue score;The length of postoperative hospital stayTimepoint: To be measured in hours starting from the time of commencement of surgery up to the time of discharge;The quality of life and satisfaction score of the patientsTimepoint: To be evaluated at 03 months using Q-LES-Q-SF questionnaire and ECOG score;The total number of doses of analgesia required in postoperative periodTimepoint: From the postoperative recovery room upto the time of discharge from hospital	—

Measure

Time frame

Duration of surgeryTimepoint: to be measured in minutes starting from the time of skin incision to last skin approximation suture;Local surgical site complicationsTimepoint: To be evaluated clinically at the time of discharge, at 07 days, 30 days and 90 days;Operational cost saving with two point mesh fixation techniqueTimepoint: to be calculated in INR depending upon the usage of suture materials for each intervention;The incidence of chronic groin discomfortTimepoint: To be measured at 03 months using visual analogue score;The length of postoperative hospital stayTimepoint: To be measured in hours starting from the time of commencement of surgery up to the time of discharge;The quality of life and satisfaction score of the patientsTimepoint: To be evaluated at 03 months using Q-LES-Q-SF questionnaire and ECOG score;The total number of doses of analgesia required in postoperative periodTimepoint: From the postoperative recovery room upto the time of discharge from hospital

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDebajyoti Mohanty

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur

debajyotimohanty@aiimsraipur.edu.in8518881737

Outcome results

None listed

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