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NCT Number: NCT06862167

Desarda's Technique Versus Lichtenstein's Technique Hernia Repair in Management of Elective Non-Complicated Inguinal Hernia

This study aims to compare Desarda's technique and Lichtenstein's technique of hernia repair in managing elective, non-complicated inguinal hernia.

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Key information

Age range

14 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Minia University

Minya, Minya Governorate, 61611, Egypt

About this study

Mesh prosthesis was introduced to hernial surgery as a magic solution for any inguinal hernia, and it has significant advantages (Simplicity of the procedure, Mesh is cheap, and has a low recurrence rate). Still, mesh induces fibrosis that can lead to stiffness and foreign body sensation, which become a source of agony for the patient. Mesh infection is one of the serious complications that can lead to the removal of the mesh and long-term terms morbidity from Lichtenstein hernia repairs, such as Vas entrapment and Chronic groin pain.

Desarda technique requires no extensive dissection or only suturing; no mesh is needed, and it is easy to learn. It is still ferrated and determined the optimum procedure to treat an inguinal hernia. It is a straightforward operation that avoids the risks of mesh implantation, has a low recurrence rate, and can be done by non-consultant staff.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Above 14 years of age.
  • With reducible non-complicated inguinal or inguinoscrotal hernia; unilateral or bilateral

Exclusion criteria

  • Obstructive uropathy or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease because they are contraindications to elective hernia surgery. They are associated with definite poor outcomes, such as high recurrence rates.
  • Unfit patients for surgery
  • Patients with strangulated hernia.
  • Recurrent Hernias.
  • Per operative finding of separated, thin, and/or weak external oblique aponeurosis

Treatment and study plan

Desarda's technique

Procedure

Patients will undergo Desarda's technique.

Lichtenstein's technique

Procedure

Patients will undergo Lichtenstein's technique.

Primary outcomes

  1. Incidence of postoperative complications

    Time frame: 1 year postoperatively

    Incidence of postoperative complications such as groin pain, hemorrhage, orchitis, testicular atrophy, and seroma will be recorded.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Time till stop of postoperative analgesic

    Time frame: 30 days postoperatively

    Stop of postoperative analgesic (Within 3 days, 3 to 6 days, More than 6 days)

  2. Return to normal activity

    Time frame: 30 days postoperatively

    Return to normal activity will be recorded from 1 to 7 days, 8 to 15 days, and 16 to 30 days postoperatively.

  3. Incidence of recurrence

    Time frame: 1 year postoperatively

    Incidence of recurrence will be recorded within 1 year postoperatively

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Minia University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparative Study Between Desarda's Technique Versus Lichtenstein's Technique Hernia Repair in Management of Elective Non-complicated Inguinal Hernia (Randomized Controlled Trial)

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2025
First posted
Mar 6, 2025
Registry last updated
May 20, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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