QOL in Incarcerated Inguinal Hernias: TAPP Vs Open Repair

Sarawak General Hospital100 enrolled

Overview

To determine if there is a difference in the quality of life in between patients who undergoes laparoscopic transabdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) or modified Lichtenstein hernioplasty

Patients presenting with incarcerated inguinal hernias will be randomized between open or laparoscopic repair groups. The primary outcome will be the quality of life scores. Patients will be followed-up for 12 months.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

100

Conditions

Inguinal Hernia

Interventions

Open modified Lichtenstein repairPROCEDURE

Open Lichtenstein Hernioplasty

Laparoscopic TAPP inguinal hernia repairPROCEDURE

Laparoscopic TAPP Hernioplasty

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age and older * Both genders * Unilateral inguinal hernias * Incarcerated inguinal hernias * Elective setting Exclusion Criteria: * Anaesthesiologists) Grade \> 2 * Recurrence * Inguinal-scrotal hernias * Prostatectomy, Pfannenstiel incision, previous pre-peritoneal surgery * Pregnancy * Refusal for general anaesthesia

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Quality of life scores as measured by Carolinas Comfort Scale

Carolina Comfort Scale during the duration of follow-up

Time frame: 12 months

Secondary Outcomes

Operating Time in Minutes

Comparing the duration of operation between open and laparoscopic surgeries.

Time frame: 12 months

Duration of Hospitalization in Days

Comparing the duration of post operative stay between open and laparoscopic surgeries.

Time frame: 12 months

Recurrence of Hernia after Operation

Comparing the recurrences between open and laparoscopic surgeries.

Time frame: 12 monthts

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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