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The Importance of Preserving the Round Ligament in the Repair of Inguinal Hernias in Women
Led by Muhammet Mustafa Vural · Updated on 2025-01-22
106
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
104 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of preserving or not preserving the round ligament during laparoscopic Trans Abdominal Pre-Peritoneal (TAPP) hernia repair on postoperative outcomes in female patients. Specifically, the study will compare outcomes such as postoperative pain, seroma, hematoma, prolapsus of uterina , recurrence rates, and quality of life between patients whose round ligament was preserved versus those whose ligament was cut.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Importance of Preserving the Round Ligament in the Repair of Inguinal Hernias in Women
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Female patients aged 18 to 70 years
- Patients with inguinal (direct or indirect), femoral, or obturator hernias
- Patients scheduled for TAPP (Transabdominal Preperitoneal) surgery
- Patients who consent to participate in the study
- Patients suitable for general anesthesia
- Patients able to attend follow-up appointments regularly
You will not qualify if you...
- Female patients younger than 18 or older than 70 years
- Patients undergoing hernia repair techniques other than TAPP (e.g., TEP or conventional surgery)
- Patients with strangulated or incarcerated hernias
- Patients with hernias outside the groin region
- Surgeries performed in clinics other than Basaksehir Cam Sakura City Hospital
- Male patients
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Başakşehir Çam Sakura City Hospital
Istanbul, Başakşehir, Turkey (Türkiye), 34480
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Research Team
M
Muhammet M. Vural, M.D
CONTACT
İ
İdris Kurtuluş, Assoc.prof
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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