Study of Activity Guidelines After Surgery for Single-Sided Inguinal Hernia Repair

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating the effects of different physical activity guidelines following surgery for single-sided inguinal hernia repair. This pilot study compares outcomes between patients given standard lifting restrictions and those allowed to return to activity based on their comfort. The goal is to see if allowing patient autonomy can reduce recovery time while monitoring complications, hernia recurrence, physical activity levels, and quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups after surgery a control group following standard precautions lifting no more than 20 pounds for 6 weeks after open surgery or 2 weeks after minimally invasive surgery, or a treatment group advised to resume activities as tolerated but to stop if pain occurs. Surgery will be performed according to usual medical care. Data will be collected through pre- and post-operative questionnaires, clinical visits, and medical chart reviews. Throughout the study, participants will be assessed on their surgical recovery, timing of return to physical activity, and overall quality of life. Researchers will monitor hernia recurrence and post-surgery complications for up to two years. Questionnaires about activity levels will be completed within six weeks after surgery. All data will be securely stored and analyzed to compare outcomes between the two groups.

Activity Restrictions After Inguinal Hernia Repair