Inguinal Hernia
Conditions
Keywords
inguinal hernia, inguinal hernioplasty, mesh fixation, Lichtenstein hernioplasty
Brief summary
The purpose of the study is to investigate whether chronic postoperative pain is less frequent and quality of life better when inguinal mesh is fixed by using tissue glue compared to conventional sutures in inguinal hernioplasty.
Detailed description
Repair of inguinal hernia in one of the most frequently performed surgical operation in western world. The technique of choice is currently to support inguinal tissues by using polypropylene mesh. Chronic postoperative pain and discomfort occur in 25-30% of patients after inguinal hernioplasty. Pain might be related to mesh fixation by sutures. This randomized study investigates whether mesh fixation by tissue glue (cyanoacrylate) is better than sutures. The patients are followed 1 year postoperatively. Pain, quality of life, operative parameters (time, cost) and recurrences are reported.
Interventions
PROCEDUREcyanoacrylate glue
1 ml glue
Sponsors
North Karelia Central Hospital
Paijat-Hame Hospital District
Kuopio University Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* inguinal hernia * adult patient
Exclusion criteria
* patient not willing * multiple recurrences * inguinal pain without evidence of hernia * femoral hernia * large scrotal hernia
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| postoperative pain | 1 year |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| hernia recurrence, quality of life | 1 year |
Countries
Finland
Outcome results
None listed