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To compare the results of two surgical techniques (Midline Vs Triangular Port) used to repair groin hernia via key hole extra-peritoneum approach

Midline Vs Triangular Port Placement in Total Extra-Peritoneal Mesh Repair in Uncomplicated Inguinal Hernia: A Randomized Control Trial - NIL

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/07/071609
Enrollment
54
Registered
2024-07-30
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-08-19

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: Triangular port TEP repair: The three ports are placed in a triangular fashion Control Intervention1: Midline port TEP repair: The three ports are placed in a linear fashion

Sponsors

AIIMS NEW DELHI
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Consenting to participate in the study and follow-up

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Less than 18 years and more than 80 years of age 2. Complicated inguinal hernia (Obstructed, Strangulated, Prior inguinal hernia surgery, Previous lower abdomen surgery) 3. Bilateral Inguinal Hernia

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. To compare ergonomic suitability for the surgeon between midline versus triangular port placement in Total Extra-Peritoneal Mesh Repair (Body part discomfort questionnaire by SAGES and Surgeon satisfaction score) 2. To compare energy expenditure of the operating surgeon during the surgery (Using Apple Health App on Apple watch SE2). Timepoint: 1. 2 hours 2. 2 hours

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Postoperative pain using VAS score 2. Intraoperative complications (cord injury, vascular injury, or visceral organ injury) 3. postoperative complications [using the Clavien-Dindo Score] 4. length of hospital stay 5. Time taken to unfurl the mesh (from insertion to mesh fixation). Timepoint: 1. at 12 hours, 24 hours, 7 days and 30 days 2. 2 hours 3. 30 days 4. 7 days 5. 2 hours

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactRavi Ranjan Kumar

All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi

rvranjan1102@gmail.com8178926876

Outcome results

None listed

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