CompletedNot Applicable

Comparing Darn and Lichtenstein Repair for Bilateral Inguinal Hernias in Adult Males in a Low-Resource Setting

Sudan75 participantsStarted 2021-01-11

Plain-language summary

This retrospective study evaluates the efficacy of Darn versus Lichtenstein repair methods in treating bilateral inguinal hernias in adult males within a low-resource setting in Sudan. The study aims to determine which surgical technique results in better postoperative outcomes, focusing on complication rates, recurrence, and recovery times. Data for this analysis will be sourced from medical records of patients who underwent these procedures between January 2021 and October 2023 at Al-Waleedeen Specialized Hospital.

Who can participate

Age range16 Years – 85 Years

SexMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: Male patients aged 16 to 85 years. Diagnosed with bilateral primary direct or indirect inguinal hernias. Underwent open elective repairs using either the Lichtenstein or Darn method. Exclusion Criteria: Patients with recurrent hernias. Female patients. Patients with unilateral hernias. Those undergoing laparoscopic or emergency surgery. Patients with poorly controlled diabetes (A1C \> 7). Patients diagnosed with cancer, tuberculosis. Patients with giant inguinoscrotal hernias.

What they're measuring

Complication Rates

Timeframe: Up to 3 months post-surgery

Hernia Recurrence Rates

Timeframe: Up to 3 months post-surgery .

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06681454

SponsorSudan Medical Specialization Board

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-10-11

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