Effectivity of Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair (TAPP) in Daily Clinical Practice - Early and Long-term Results

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT02561910

Enrollment

952

Registered

2015-09-28

Start date

2000-01-31

Completion date

2015-08-31

Last updated

2015-09-28

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Conditions

Unilateral Inguinal Hernia With Gangrene and Obstruction

Keywords

Inguinal hernia repair, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, TAPP

Brief summary

The effectiveness of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair still remains unclear. During a one year period a total of 1208 inguinal hernias in 952 patients were consecutively operated using the laparoscopic technique by a total of 11 general surgeons in daily clinical routine. Laparoscopic hernia repair in the TAPP technique seems to have the potential to become the standard procedure in inguinal hernia repair in future.

Detailed description

Objective: Hernia repair is the most frequent operation in general surgery worldwide, but about 25 years after the advent of minimal invasive surgical techniques the effectiveness of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair still remains unclear. Methods: All patients admitted to the hospital for surgery of an inguinal hernia during a one year period were prospectively documented and included in a follow-up study. The follow-up was performed at least 5 years after surgery and consisted of a clinical examination, ultrasound investigation and a questionnaire.

Interventions

DEVICELaparoscopic hernia repair

Preperitoneal mesh implantation because of inguinal hernia disease using the laparoscopic technique

Study design

Observational model

COHORT

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

21 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* All patients fit for general anesthesia and presenting an inguinal hernia.

Exclusion criteria

* Not fit for general anesthesia, young age (\>21 years), not wanting a mesh.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary outcome of the trial was recurrence of a hernia within five years after the repair.	5 years

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
The secondary outcome was chronic pain.	5 years	Chronic pain was measured by VAS scale

Countries

Germany

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026