CompletedNot Applicable

Laparoscopic Versus Open Mesh Repair of Bilateral Primary Inguinal Hernia

180 participantsStarted 2014-06

Plain-language summary

The best approach for simultaneous repair of bilateral inguinal hernia is controversial. The aim of this study is to compare the outcomes after laparoscopic versus open mesh repair of bilateral primary inguinal hernia

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with painless uncomplicated primary bilateral inguinal hernias Exclusion Criteria: * Immune compromised patients * Coagulopathy * Chronic liver or renal disease * High-risk patients unfit for major surgery (ASA III or IV), * Massive scrotal hernias, Recurrent or Complicated hernias * Groin pain due to any other pathology * Previous infra-umbilical surgery

What they're measuring

Operative time

Timeframe: From skin incision until incision closure at the end of surgery

Postoperative pain after 24 hours

Timeframe: 24 hours after surgery

Postoperative pain after 7 days

Timeframe: 7 days after surgery

Early postoperative complications

Timeframe: Within 30 days after the surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04437784

SponsorAlexandria University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-06

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