Status:

COMPLETED

SIngle Port vs Standard TEP for Primary Inguinal Hernia Repair

Lead Sponsor:

National University Hospital, Singapore

Conditions:

Primary Unilateral Inguinal Hernia

Eligibility:

MALE

21-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study is carried out to determine if laparoscopic inguinal TEP repair of the hernia using a mesh carried out with only 1 port (hole) results in the reduction of post- operative pain and use of pa...

Detailed Description

100 patients undergoing laparoscopic TEP ( Total extraperitoneal repair) inguinal hernia repair under general anaesthesia will be randomized into 2 groups by the closed envelope method. In case of dif...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age: 21- 80 yrs
  • Informed consent
  • Diagnosis of Hernia
  • ASA I and II
  • BMI\<25.

Exclusion

  • Bleeding disorders
  • Age below 21
  • Strangulated Hernia
  • BMI \> 30
  • Incarcerated and obstructed hernia
  • Recurrent hernia
  • Bilateral hernia
  • Previous LSCS
  • Previous lower abdominal surgery

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2011

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 1 2014

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02302937

Start Date

August 1 2011

End Date

July 1 2014

Last Update

April 10 2017

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National University Hospital

Singapore, Singapore, 119074