This is a randomized study between two accepted techniques of mesh fixation for laparoscopic hernia repair.
This is a randomized study in which subjects will undergo one or two currently accepted techniques of mesh fixation during laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. Subject will undergo mesh fixation with either trans-abdominal sutures and metallic tacks or metallic tacks only. Pain will be assessed through week 12, and hernia recurrence will be assessed for 2 years after surgery. Subjects will complete pain questionnaires at baseline, each day during hospital stay, and at follow-up visits at 2, 6, and 12 weeks after discharge. Quality of life questionnaires will be completed at baseline, at discharge from hospital, and during follow-up visits at 2, 6, and 12 weeks after discharge.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
58
Subjects will undergo hernia repair with mesh fixation. Fixation involves using metallic fasteners and sutures.
Subjects will undergo hernia repair with mesh fixation. Fixation involves using metallic fasteners alone.
Indiana University
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Post-op Pain
Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SFMP)
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Hernia recurrence
CT Scan
Time frame: 2 Years
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