Primary unilateral inguinal hernia in men Digestive System Inguinal hernia
Conditions
Interventions
A tension free repair using the Lichtenstein technique is performed, with local anaesthetics administered into the wound peroperatively.The basic principle is one unit, one surgeon, one method, and tw
Sponsors
State Health Care in Ostergotland County (Landstingen i Ostergotland) (Sweden)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Men in the age from 20 to 75 years with an elective Lichtenstein repair of a unilateral primary inguinal hernia were eligible to participate in the study. The patients were recruited and had their surgery in a clinic specialised in elective out-patient operations.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients who were unable to walk 500 metres or unlikely to participate in the follow up (for example owing to language difficulties) were excluded.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Short-term convalescence, is evaluated by using a validated questionnaire in form of a diary assessing postoperative symptoms and recovery at rest and some other activities, which the patients after completion return by mail. It includes Visual Analogue Scales (VAS) ranging from 0 (no pain) to 100 mm (worst imaginable pain) to estimate preoperative pain, and experienced pain on day 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8 weeks after the operation. It also includes questions about time to return to work and normal activity. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| One-year follow-up results: 1. Testicular atrophy, recurrence and chronic pain and discomfort (VAS) are assessed at the clinical visit 2. Quality of life is assessed using the Short Health Scale (SHS), regarding the intensity of symptoms, how much worries they cause and how they affect daily life and general well-being | — |
Countries
Sweden
Outcome results
None listed