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A study to evaluate the safety and results of a new surgical technique for inguinal hernia repair.

Safety, Feasibility and Early Outcomes of the Hybrid Trans-Rectus Extraperitoneal Procedure (HyTREPP) for Inguinal Hernia: A Pilot Study (HyTREPP- Pilot) - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/108172
Enrollment
25
Registered
2026-04-10
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

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: Hybrid Trans-Rectus Extraperitoneal procedure (HyTREPP): Patients with inguinal hernia will undergo repair using the Hybrid Trans-Rectus Extraperitoneal Procedure (HyTREPP). This techni

Sponsors

Jawaharlal Institute of postgraduate medical education and research (Jipmer)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All consenting patients above 18 years of age with primary unilateral uncomplicated inguinal hernia planned for elective inguinal hernia repair.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Previous lower abdominal surgeries. 2. Obese patients (Basal metabolic index (BMI) less than 35) 3. Hernia patients with disorder of hemostasis and coagulation. 4. Patients in whom mesh placement is contraindicated (chronic kidney disease with as- cites, Chronic liver disease with ascites) 5 . Inguinal hernia repair concomitant with other surgeries (Hydrocele, Appendectomy etc.) 6 . Patients unwilling for a three month follow up.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate the feasibility and safety of the HYTREPP mesh repair of inguinal herniaTimepoint: Post-operative complications within 30 days

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Postoperative pain assessed using Visual Analog Scale (VAS)Timepoint: Postoperative day 1, day 3, and day 7;Operative time required for completion of HyTREPP procedureTimepoint: Intraoperative;Duration of postoperative hospital stayTimepoint: At discharge;Postoperative complications including seroma, hematoma, wound infection, and urinary retentionTimepoint: Within 30 days after surgery;Clinical recurrence of inguinal herniaTimepoint: Follow-up at 3 months and 6 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Bishesh Kumar Chaurasiya

JAWAHARLAL INSTITUTE OF POST GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RECHARCH

reddy.kmc2k6@gmail.com8195014433

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026