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Single-Incision Versus Three-Port Laparoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal (TEP) Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Single-Center, Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial

Single-Incision Versus Three-Port Laparoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal (TEP) Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Single-Center, Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600125874
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-06-01
Start date
2026-06-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-08

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

Conditions

Inguinal hernias

Interventions

Experimental Group:Single-incision laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (SIL-TEP) repair
Control Group:Conventional three-port laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (MTL-TEP) repair

Sponsors

Shaoxing People's Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Age 18 to 75 years (inclusive), with no gender restrictions. 2.Diagnosed with a unilateral, primary inguinal hernia (including indirect, direct, or femoral hernia) by clinical examination or ultrasound. 3.Good cardiopulmonary function, capable of tolerating general anesthesia and laparoscopic surgery with artificial pneumoperitoneum. 4.Patients and their families are fully informed about this study and voluntarily sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Bilateral or recurrent inguinal hernias. 2.Incarcerated or strangulated inguinal hernias, or giant scrotal hernias (difficult to completely reduce laparoscopically). 3.History of lower abdominal or pelvic surgery (e.g., radical prostatectomy, exploratory laparotomy via lower midline incision) with anticipated severe adhesions in the preperitoneal space. 4.Coexisting severe systemic organic diseases (e.g., severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, hepatic or renal insufficiency, coagulopathy). 5.Psychiatric or cognitive disorders, or inability to comply with regular follow-up requirements (e.g., living out of town)..

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Operative time;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
24-hour postoperative pain score (NOS score);Postoperative length of hospital stay;Overall incidence of postoperative complications;Recurrence rate;Total hospitalization cost;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactMinshen Zhang

Shaoxing People's Hospital

3076162687@qq.com+86 134 6991 8342

Outcome results

None listed

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