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A comparison of laparoscopic total extra-peritoneal versus Lichtenstein hernia repair

A comparison of laparoscopic total extra-peritoneal versus Lichtenstein hernia repair: randomised prospective single blind trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN82750922
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2003-09-12
Start date
2002-05-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2015-01-13

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

Conditions

Urological and Genital Diseases: Lichtenstein hernia repair Urological and Genital Diseases Lichtenstein hernia repair

Interventions

Group 1 - Lichtenstein repair Group 2 - totally extraperitoneal laparoscopic repair

Sponsors

Record provided by the NHS Trusts Clinical Trials Register - Department of Health (UK)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All adult patients with inguinal hernias who are suitable for a laparoscopic repair.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain scores; time to return to work/normal activities of daily living (ADL); physiotherapy assessment; clinical recurrence.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not provided at time of registration—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026