Status:
COMPLETED
Repair of Groin Hernias After Abdominal Prostatectomy With Robotic TAPP
Lead Sponsor:
Algemeen Ziekenhuis Maria Middelares
Conditions:
Inguinal Hernia
Eligibility:
MALE
18+ years
Brief Summary
This retrospective study investigates if robotic assisted groin hernia repair in patients who previously underwent abdominal prostatectomy has an equal or more favorable clinical outcome, compared to ...
Detailed Description
In the personal practice of the investigators, there has been a decrease in open groin hernia repair from 17% to 6% since the introduction of robotic assisted surgery. This reflects a change in indica...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adult patients
- Underwent uni-or bilateral groin hernia repair in the period March 2015 - March 2020
- Groin hernia repair via robotic assisted laparoscopy or open surgery
- History of abdominal prostatectomy before the groin hernia repair
Exclusion
- Age below 18
- Groin hernia repair via conventional laparoscopy
- Groin hernia repair via open surgery other than Liechtenstein method
- Groin hernia repair without mesh placement
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2020
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
43 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04718597
Start Date
August 1 2020
End Date
December 1 2020
Last Update
January 22 2021
Active Locations (1)
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AZ Maria Middelares
Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium, 9000