buikwandbreuken Umbilical and epigastric hernia
Conditions
Interventions
All procedures will be performed under general anesthesia. Addition of lokal
anestheticum is advocated. Profylactic antibiotics only on indication. Use of
drapes or drains is not advocated. Enlargin
opening hernia sac, ensuring no adhesions at peritoneum. Placing
patch against abdominal waal. Fixation to fascia. Standard mesh is PROCEED tm
VENTRAL PATCH (Ethicon, Norderstedt, Germany).
Sponsors
Catharina-ziekenhuis
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - single primary umbilical or epigastric hernia - size less than 3 cm (2 fingers)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - age
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary endpoint is number of complications. A complication is defined as unexpected event related to the operation field which necessitates a treatment within 3 months postoperatievly. Treatment can be initiated by primar as well as general physician. These includes - peroperative bleeding or other damage - prescribed medication such as antibiotics and analgesics after discharge other than paracetamol - re-intervention for haematoma, abccess drainage, exploration due to pain / early recurrence / intra-abdominal problems - woundcare at least the equivalent of rinsing once a day - hospital stay longer than expected or re-admission for observation | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pre-operative Length, weigth, Verbal Descriptor Scale (VDS) pain at rest, during excercise, VDS cosmetics, intensity of daily activities/work Per-operative Randomized device, incarceration, resection hernia sac, diameter hernia, enlargment hernia, closure of fascia, presence of adhesions, operation duration, VDS ease procedure, complications, reason for protocol deviations Postoperative Complications, Verbal Descriptor Scale (VDS) pain at rest, during excercise, VDS cosmetics, recurrence, Costs Post-hoc computing based on number of vistis, operation duration, device and complications related costs up to 2 years postoperatively. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed