Inguinal Hernia, Surgery
Conditions
Brief summary
Self-fixed mesh and postoperative pain after laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery, a randomized clinical trial
Detailed description
Pain after inguinal hernia surgery is a major problem for the patient and results in lower quality of life. In this randomized clinical trial we examine if the choice of self-fixed mesh affects post-operative inguinal pain in laparoscopic hernia surgery. 164 patients are randomized and followed up for 1 year.
Interventions
DEVICEAdhesix mesh
2 meshes are used; the self-gripping Progrip mesh and the self-adhesive Adhesix mesh
Sponsors
Helsinki University Central Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Caregiver)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* patients with a clinical inguinal hernia, who are operated with laparoscopic surgery in day case surgery
Exclusion criteria
* scrotal or incarcerated hernia * previous laparotomy * ASA \>3 * BMI \<18 or \>35 * Liver cirrhosis * No hernia in clinical examination
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pain during the first post-operative week | 1 year | The degree of pain (VAS score) and the use of pain medication during the first postoperative week |
Countries
Finland
Outcome results
None listed