By InvitationNot Applicable

STAPLES VERSUS SUTURES FOR MESH FIXATION IN LICHTENSTEIN HERNIOPLASTY: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL EVALUATING POSTOPERATIVE OUTCOMES IN INGUINAL HERNIA PATIENTS

Pakistan100 participantsStarted 2026-03-21

Plain-language summary

The study is aimed at comparing postoperative complications between two different techniques of mesh fixation in lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

MALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Adult male patients aged 18-75 years with uncomplicated unilateral inguinal hernia undergoing elective open Lichtenstein mesh repair Exclusion Criteria: * Recurrent hernias * ASA (American Society of Anaesthesiologists) class III or greater * Patients with active obstructive lower urinary tract symptoms * Accidental per-operative nerve injury

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1This trial compares staples versus sutures for holding the mesh in place during Lichtenstein hernia repair — can you explain what that difference might mean for my recovery, and which method you currently use or prefer for my situation?
2The trial is measuring chronic groin pain (inguinodynia) as a key outcome — how common is long-term groin pain after this type of repair in general, and is there anything about my case that might put me at higher or lower risk?
3Since this trial is 'enrolling by invitation,' how would I find out if I'm eligible to be considered, and what would the process look like if my surgical team invited me to participate?
4The study is also tracking complications like wound infection, fluid collections (seroma), and scrotal swelling — are these risks different depending on whether staples or sutures are used, and what is currently known from existing research?
5Would it make sense for me to have my hernia repaired with the standard approach my surgeon already uses, rather than waiting to see if I might be invited into this trial, and how would those two paths compare for my timeline and recovery?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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

Inguinodynia

Timeframe: 3 and 6 months postoperatively

Surgical site infection

Timeframe: within 30 days of surgery

Wound Hematoma

Timeframe: Within 30 days postoperatively

Wound Seroma

Timeframe: within 30 days postoperatively

Scrotal edema/hematoma

Timeframe: within 30 days postoperatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07627425

SponsorHuzaif Saeed Khan

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-09-21

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