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Factors Associated With Postoperative Pain in Patients Undergoing TAPP Hernia Repair for Inguinal Hernia

Factors Associated With Postoperative Pain in Patients Undergoing Transabdominal Preperitoneal Hernia Repair for Inguinal Hernia

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05522608
Enrollment
64
Registered
2022-08-31
Start date
2021-05-01
Completion date
2024-07-01
Last updated
2025-06-19

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

Conditions

Inguinal Hernia, Postoperative Pain

Keywords

inguinal hernia, postoperative pain, transabdominal preperitoneal repair, visual analogue scale

Brief summary

The most common symptom after an inguinal hernia is postoperative pain. According to the severity of the pain, the quality of life of the patient is also affected. There are many factors associated with postoperative pain. In this study, the results related to the factors affecting postoperative pain were investigated.

Detailed description

The most common symptom after an inguinal hernia is postoperative pain. According to the severity of the pain, the quality of life of the patient is also affected. There are many factors associated with postoperative pain. In the literature, there are factors whose relationship could not be determined clearly in the guidelines prepared for this. A meta-analysis showed that TAPP was associated with less chronic pain than open hernia repair. In another study, it was reported that hernia size and type were unrelated to pain. In the same study, the relationship between preoperative pain and postoperative pain was examined. Etele et al. reported that mesh fixation may increase pain. It is thought that the determination of these multiple predictive factors will both guide postoperative pain management and strengthen patient communication. As a result of the research, it is planned to obtain results related to the factors affecting the postoperative pain.

Interventions

PROCEDUREtransabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair

It is made through 3 holes, 10 mm optical port from the umbilicus, and 5 mm ports each from the right and left lower quadrants. The peritoneum is opened a few cm above the defect in the form of an arc. Dissection of the peritoneum, first lateral and then medial to the defect, is performed. It is continued until the pubic bone is found medially and the periphery of the bone is released. The dissection of the cord elements and the sac is completed. Posterior dissection is a very important step to avoid recurrence. Here, the peritoneum is thoroughly dissected posteriorly, the ductus deferens and vessels are removed from the peritoneum so that no recurrence occurs under the patch. 1-2 to the pubic tubercle, 3-5 to the upper edge of the patch, to the upper edge. Staples at the upper edge should remain above the iliopubic tract, no staples should be placed below. The patch is closed by overlapping the peritoneal leaves so that the patch is not visible.

Sponsors

Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Patients undergoing TAPP for inguinal hernia for the first time

Exclusion criteria

* Patients under 18 years of age * Patients undergoing open hernia repair * Patients converted from laparoscopic to open * Patients who are pregnant or likely to become pregnant * Patients who cannot comply with the treatment or give their own consent for treatment due to their mental state

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
postoperative painone monthFactors associated with postoperative pain in patients undergoing transabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair due to inguinal hernia will be investigated. A visual analogue scale (VAS) will be used for postoperative pain. Patients will use this scale to score from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain) according to their pain status.

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Aug 8, 2026