Inguinal hernia. Inguinal hernia
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: No history of abdominal surgery below the umbilical line Primary direct hernia or unilateral or bilateral recurrent hernia No history of mesh implantation BMI less than or equal to 40 No history of liver disorder characterized by ascites No history of renal failure failure to complete written consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Need to repair inguinal hernia with open surgery Strangulated inguinal hernia
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Operation time. Timepoint: First randomization day. Method of measurement: STOPWATCH.;Hospitalization time. Timepoint: First randomization day. Method of measurement: Documentation in medical records. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Recurrence. Timepoint: Post operation 7th day, 1st, 3rd and 6th months. Method of measurement: Clinical exam.;Pain. Timepoint: Post operation 7th day, 1st, 3rd and 6th months. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) measures pain intensity.;Seroma. Timepoint: Post operation 7th day, 1st, 3rd and 6th months. Method of measurement: Ultrasonography.;Infection. Timepoint: Post operation 7th day, 1st, 3rd and 6th months. Method of measurement: Clinical exam.;Analgesics. Timepoint: Post operation 7th day, 1st, 3rd and 6th months. Method of measurement: History taking. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences