Engels: - inguinal hernia - Totally Extraperitoneal (TEP) endoscopic hernia repair - mesh - fertility - testicular perfusion Nederlands: - liesbreuk - matje - Totaal Extraperitoneale (TEP) laparoscopische liesbreukcorrectie - Fertiliteit - testiculaire perfusie
Conditions
Interventions
1. 2x blood analysis: FSH, LH, testosterone and Inhibin B
2. 2x sperm analysis
3. 2x Testicular ultrasound (perfusion and volume).
All parameters are evaluated before surgery and 6 months after surgery.
Sponsors
Diakonessenhuis Zeist (hernia Centre)
Prof. Lorentzlaan 37,
3707 HL Zeist
The Netherlands
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Male patients, 18 years of age or older and younger than 60 years; 2. Patients with a primary, bilateral hernia; 3. Nyhus classification II or III.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Male patients older than 60 years of age; 2. Nyhus classification I and IV; 3. Scrotal or femoral hernia's; 4. Hydrocele or varicocele; 5. Incarcerated hernia; 6. ASA classification ¡Ý III; 7. Previous medical history of: A. Testicular infection(s), testicular torsion, cryptorchidism; B. Inguinal, scrotal, testicular of prostate surgery; C. Radiotherapy of pelvic region; D. Diabetes; E. Cystic Fibrosis; F. Fertility problems and/or treatment, erection disorders or (other) problems in sexual function. 8. Use of gonadotrofine medication; 9. Use of anabolic steroids.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Testicular perfusion after a Totally ExtraPeritoneal (TEP) endoscopic hernia repair. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Testicular volume after TEP; 2. Sperm quality and quantity after TEP; 3. FSH, LH, testosteron and inhibin B serum levels. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactN. Schouten
Prof. Lorentzlaan 76
Outcome results
None listed