The purpose of this study is to determine and compare the possible affects of two different inguinal hernia repair technique (TEP and Lichtenstein) on serum ASA levels.
Antisperm antibody levels are thought to be indirect indicators of spermatic duct injuries. The investigators' ultimate goal is to draw a conclusion about the effect of the type of surgery on spermatic duct integrity. The investigators are going to collect serum samples from inguinal hernia patients before and after surgery. The investigators aim to assess the effect of surgery on antisperm antibody levels of patients who undergo Licthenstein and TEP repair. Preoperative antisperm antibody levels will serve as control levels for each patient group.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
160
Well defined Lichtenstein Repair for inguinal hernias
Laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal repair for inguianal hernias
Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
RECRUITINGChange from baseline Anti-sperm antibody levels after inguinal hernia surgery
Samples will be collected before hernia surgery and three months after surgery
Time frame: Three months for each patient
Comparison of Anti-sperm antibody levels between inguinal hernia patients who have undergone laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal repair and Lichtenstein repair techniques
Time frame: 2 years anticipated
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