Inguinal Hernia
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to compare the outcomes of open versus laparoscopic approaches for inguinal hernia surgery and provide evidence-based guidance to the selection of the most appropriate operative technique.
Interventions
PROCEDUREOpen repair of inguinal hernia
Repair of inguinal hernia by open technique-mesh hernioplasty -
Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia
Sponsors
Sohag University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Male patient \> 18 years of age • Primary groin hernias requiring surgical intervention that are eligible for both open and laparoscopic repair.
Exclusion criteria
* Emergency procedures . * ASA score \> 2. * Irreducible inguinoscrotal hernia . * Local or systemic infection . * Other abdominal hernias being operated at the same time or planned operated during Follow up. Previous surgery which has impaired the sensation in the groin area . * BMI \> 40 kg/m2. * Known disease which Impairs central or peripheral nerve function . * Concurrent malignant Disease . * Chronic pain which requires daily medication . • Mental disorder which requires daily medication .
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Recurrence in management of inguinal hernia | 6 months after operation | Rate of recurrence in both open and laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Primary ContactAbdul-aziz M Abdul-aziz
Backup ContactAlaa A Redwan, Prof
Outcome results
None listed