Laparscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair - Does the Choice of Self-fixated Mesh Matter?

Helsinki University Central Hospital174 enrolled

Overview

Self-fixed mesh and postoperative pain after laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery, a randomized clinical trial

Pain after inguinal hernia surgery is a major problem for the patient and results in lower quality of life. In this randomized clinical trial we examine if the choice of self-fixed mesh affects post-operative inguinal pain in laparoscopic hernia surgery. 164 patients are randomized and followed up for 1 year.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

174

Conditions

Inguinal Hernia Surgery

Interventions

Adhesix meshDEVICE

2 meshes are used; the self-gripping Progrip mesh and the self-adhesive Adhesix mesh

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 90 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * patients with a clinical inguinal hernia, who are operated with laparoscopic surgery in day case surgery Exclusion Criteria: * scrotal or incarcerated hernia * previous laparotomy * ASA \>3 * BMI \<18 or \>35 * Liver cirrhosis * No hernia in clinical examination

Locations (1)

Helsinki ja uudenmaan sairaalhoitopiiri

Espoo, Finland

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Pain during the first post-operative week

The degree of pain (VAS score) and the use of pain medication during the first postoperative week

Time frame: 1 year

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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