Liesbreuken groin hernia Inguinal hernia
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention to be evaluated in this study is the endoscopic total
extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia correction.
Sponsors
Diakonessenhuis Utrecht
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adults (18 years or older) Unilateral groin pain No features of an inguinal hernia on physical examination Inguinal hernia diagnosed on ultrasonography (on the side of the groin pain)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Previous inguinal hernia on the symptomatic side Previous surgery of the inguinal region at the symptomatic side BMI 40 or higher ASA classification above III
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome measure of this study will be the reduction in pain intensity, measured in rest and during physical activity by the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), 3 months after treatment. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcome measures are: Pain intensity 1.5,6 and 12 months after treatment, quality of life, health care use, duration to resumption of daily and professional activities, positive predictive value of ultrasonography for detection of a clinically occult groin hernia, comparability outcomes of ultrasonography and MRI for detection of a clinically occult groin hernia, cross-over rate, patient satisfaction and cost-effectiveness. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed