Comparison of Laparoscopic Herniotomy and Open Herniotomy in Children

Comparison of Laparoscopic Extraperitoneal Closure and Open Herniotomy in Children

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT06356987

Acronym

Herniotomy

Enrollment

Registered

2024-04-10

Start date

2021-06-01

Completion date

2021-12-31

Last updated

2024-04-12

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Conditions

Inguinal Hernia

Keywords

Laparoscopic herniotomy, Open herniotomy,, Inguinal Hernia, Children

Brief summary

All patients of age 6 month to 12 years with inguinal hernia were included in study. Data was collected on detailed proforma regarding age, sex, side ,operative time, cosmesis , and postoperative complications

Detailed description

BACKGROUND: The best method of inguinal hernia repair in children continues to be a topic of debate. Although recent data shows that LPEC is superior and safe but no such data exists in our country. Operative time and recurrence are main concerns. Hence, present study is carried out to compare outcome of LPEC versus OHR in children. OBJECTIVE: To compare the outcome of laparoscopic percutaneous extra-peritoneal closure and open repair for inguinal hernia in children METHODOLOGY: It was a randomized control trial conducted on 66 patients (33 in each group) presented to our hospital with features of Inguinal Hernia. Patients were admitted after confirmation of diagnosis by ultrasound and complete blood count (CBC) was sent. Pre operatively patients were divided in two groups randomly (Open Hernia Repair group, LPEC group) by closed envelope method. Consent was taken from parents regarding inclusion in the study. All demographic data and results were noted down in a proforma. The collected data was entered and analyzed in computer software SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) version 26.0.

Interventions

PROCEDUREHerniotomy

In Group A Laparoscopic assisted needle herniotomy was done

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Masking description

66 patients (33 patients in each group) of laparoscopic extraperitoneal closure and open herniotomy each

Intervention model description

66 patients with inguinal hernia were randomly divided into two groups (A and B)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

6 Months to 12 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

All patients of age 6 months to 12 years of either gender having unilateral or bilateral inguinal hernia diagnosed on history, clinical examination and investigations.

Exclusion criteria

1. Patients with recurrent inguinal hernia, hydrocele, hernia with undescended testes and Sliding hernia diagnosed on history, clinical examination and investigations. 2. Patients with complicated hernia (e.g. incarcerated ovary), irreducible or obstructed inguinal hernia diagnosed on history, clinical examination and investigations. 3. Patients who cannot tolerate pneumoperitoneum or general anaesthesia. 4. Patients with congenital heart disease, other co-morbid conditions. \-

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Operative time	3 months	Operative time was noted in both groups.
Recurrence	3 Month	recurrence was also noted in both groups

Countries

Pakistan

Outcome results

None listed

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