Evaluating Changes in Spermatogram Following Bilateral Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair in Fertile Males

Phase 3TerminatedNCT00282074

Sheba Medical Center30 enrolled

Overview

In this prospective open armed study we aim to see if bilateral hernia repair using a mesh alters the spermatogram (sperm count) or testicular volume.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Hernia

Interventions

laparoscopic bilateral hernia repairPROCEDURE

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 40 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Males ages 18-40 years, undergoing bilateral laparoscopic hernia repair, who agree to have a sperm test both prior to and following surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * History of prostatic surgery, testicular surgery, azospermia on first spermatogram, single testis, patients after chemotherapy, patients receiving hormonal therapy, patients receiving alpha blockers for any indication, patients who are receiving or received oral antifungal therapy six months prior to surgery

Locations (1)

Sheba Medical Center

Ramat Gan, Israel

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