Randomized Multicentre Study Comparing TEP With Lichtenstein Repair for Primary Inguinal Hernia

Uppsala University Hospital1,513 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study was to compare the recurrence rate after TEP (laparoscopic method) and Lichtenstein (open method) repair on primary inguinal hernia.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

1,513

Conditions

Inguinal Hernia

Interventions

Open repairPROCEDURE

Open repair is according to the Lichtenstein technique

Laparoscopic repairPROCEDURE

The TEP (Totally ExtraPeritoneal patch) repair is used as the laparoscopic repair

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 30 YearsMax age: 70 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Male * Age 30-70 years referred to hospital with a primary inguinal hernia. Exclusion Criteria: * Recurrent hernia * Scrotal or bilateral hernia * Previous lower abdominal surgery * Unable to participate in follow up * ASA more than 3 * Bleeding diathesis.

Locations (1)

Centre for Clinical Research, Central hospital, entrance 29

Västerås, Sweden

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Recurrence rate

Time frame: 5 years

Secondary Outcomes

Operative complications, postoperative recovery and chronic pain at 5 years.

Time frame: 5 years

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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