finding out whether fixing a surgical mesh with stitches or just placing it without stitches during keyhole hernia surgery makes a difference in long-term pain for patients.

Comparative analysis of chronic postoperative inguinal pain between mesh fixation and non-fixation of 3-dimensional polypropylene mesh in patients undergoing laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair for unilateral inguinal hernias: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/10/096195

Enrollment

Registered

2025-10-21

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-11-17

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Conditions

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

Interventions

Intervention1: Group B (Non-Fixation): Laparoscopic TAPP is done o=in these patients with 15 × 10 cm 3D polypropylene mesh placed without fixation with sutures or tackers. Control Intervention1: Group

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Primary unilateral reducible inguinal hernia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Prior lower abdominal surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Incidence and severity of chronic postoperative inguinal painTimepoint: 3 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Early hernia recurrence diagnosed clinically and radiologicallyTimepoint: 3 months;Early postoperative painTimepoint: 1 week	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Yashas M

Lady Hardinge Medical College

yashasmry123@gmail.com7019345832

Outcome results

None listed

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