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Desarda Tissue Technique vs Lichtenstein Technique for Primary Inguinal Hernia Repair
Led by Consorci Sanitari de l'Alt Penedès i Garraf · Updated on 2025-06-24
478
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
296 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to evaluate whether a surgical technique (Desarda) is superior to the commonly used surgical technique (Lichtenstein) in inguinal hernia repair concerning the occurrence of postoperative complications. The Lichtenstein technique involves the use of a mesh, while the Desarda technique does not.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Desarda Tissue Technique vs Lichtenstein Technique for Primary Inguinal Hernia Repair
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with primary inguinal hernia
- Body mass index below 31
- Indication for inguinal hernia repair via anterior approach, either as outpatient surgery or elective admission
- Legal capacity to provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Weak, thin, or divided external oblique aponeurosis
- Ongoing oncological disease
- Cirrhosis classified as Child B or higher
- Women with previous cesarean section
- Cognitive or affective conditions limiting study cooperation
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
CSAPG
Sant Pere de Ribes, Barcelona, Spain, 08810
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Research Team
J
Javier Errando, MD
CONTACT
N
Noemi Casaponsa
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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