CompletedNot Applicable

a New Way for Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair in Pediatric

486 participantsStarted 2000-01

Plain-language summary

laparoscopic hernia sac high-ligation * has a high recurrence rate laparoscopic hernia sac high-ligation and the lateral umbilicus ligament covering the hernia opening * The investigators developed a method of laparoscopic hernia repair by applying a new concept in hernia repair. The hernia opening was tightened, and hernia opening region repaired with a lateral umbilicus ligament in a tension-free manner. This method combines the advantages of a secure repair achieved by the open method with the minimal invasiveness of the laparoscopic method. The investigators hypothesized that the lateral umbilicus ligament covering the internal hernia opening region after the laparoscopic purse-string knot would result in lower recurrence and the same operation relative complication.

Who can participate

Age range

2 Years – 17 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * unilateral inguinal hernia age between 2 and 17 years the absence of a history of abdominal or inguinal operations. Of the male patients, only those with completely descended testes were included. Exclusion Criteria: * the bilateral cases

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

recurrence rate

Timeframe: five years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01380067

SponsorThe Second People's Hospital of GuangDong Province

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2005-12

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