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Comparison of suturing of scrotum technique vs gauze dressing in patients undergoing hernia surgeries

Effectiveness of scrotal hitch technique in reducing the post-operative scrotal edema in inguino scrotal surgeries

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/02/040472
Enrollment
60
Registered
2022-02-21
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K409- Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene

Interventions

Intervention1: Scrotal Hitch: scrotal skin will be lifted and stitched to lower abdominal wall after surgery, Duration of therapy 3 days Control Intervention1: Scrotal Bandage: Scrotal Bandage will be

Sponsors

Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All male patients who are diagnosed with inguinal and inguinoscrotal hernias and benign scrotal swellings requiring surgery

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with recurrent inguinal, inguino scrotal hernias and malignant scrotal swellings. Patients who are unfit for surgery Patients under the age of 18.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
scrotal edemaTimepoint: Third day, Fifth day and Seventh day

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NilTimepoint: Nil

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactBalaji Rajavarman

Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences

rajavarman12@gmail.com9943428929

Outcome results

None listed

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