Comparison Of Barbed Sutures versus Tackers In Laparoscopic Umbilical Hernia Repair

A Prospective Study To Compare The Efficacy And Safety Of Intra-Corporeal Barbed Sutures Versus Standard Fixation Technique Using Tackers In Laparoscopic Umbilical Hernia Repair At Kempegowda Institute Of Medical Sciences Hospital,Bengaluru. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/05/111335

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-29

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical Health Condition 2: K429- Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene

Interventions

Intervention1: Intra -Corporeal Barbed Sutures: Laparoscopic Umbilical Hernia Mesh fixation using Intra-Corporeal Barbed sutures And Comparing It With Tackers Control Intervention1: Tackers: Laparosco

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosed with uncomplicated umbilical hernia Defect size less than or equal to 5cm M3 M4 according to EHS Fit for General Anaesthesia Elective Laparoscopic hernia repair

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Recurrent Hernia Complicated Hernias(strangulated/incarcerated) Previous Lower abdominal surgeries Chronic cough/ascites/or active abdominal infection Loss of abdominal domain

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Postoperative pain control measured using VAS (visual analogue scale) at different time intervalsTimepoint: 0 hours 4 hours 8 hours 12 hours 24 hours 72 hours 2 weeks 6 weeks 3 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Mesh fixation time Timepoint: Introduction of Mesh to complete Fixation ;Total Operative TimeTimepoint: Incision to closure;Need for rescue analgesiaTimepoint: Immediate postoperative 4 hours 8 hours;Postoperative CompicationsTimepoint: 24 hrs 48 hrs 6 weeks 3 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Soundarya B N

Kempegowda Institute Of Medical Sciences

nidhikims@gmail.com9341234053

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026