groin rupture inguinal hernia
Conditions
Interventions
Open hernia repair or laparoscopic Percutaneous Internal Ring Sutering (PIRS)
repair
Sponsors
Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
No minimum to 15 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a subject must meet all of the following criteria: infants aged 0 to 16 years of age with a primary unilateral inguinal hernia, undergoing hernia repair.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: Children with 1. incarcerated inguinal hernia, which have to be operated urgently, 2. recurrent hernia 3. ventricular-peritoneal drain, 4. non-descended testis, 5. parents who are not able to understand the nature or consequences of the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary endpoint: Number of operations related to inguinal hernia within two year after inguinal hernia repair. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Duration of surgery, operative and postoperative complications, use of different anaesthetic techniques, duration of hospital admission, postoperative pain, time to full recovery, CPPV-rate, cosmetic appearance and cost-effectiveness (health care and social costs). | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed