Effects of Hernia Repair on Men's Sexual Functions

In the literature, there are several studies that compare Laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernia repair (TEP) with Lichtenstein hernia (LH) repair. There are no studies that compare sexual functions on men's health and quality of life. Our aim was to study the sexual functions of men, who underwent TEP or LH repair according to Health Survey Scoring Demonstration (SF36) and The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF).

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Key information

Conditions

Hernia, Inguinal Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Endocrine Gland Neoplasms Endocrine System Diseases Genetic Diseases, Inborn Genital Diseases Hernia Hernia, Abdominal Men Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Neoplasms, Multiple Primary Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Sexual Dysfunction Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological Urogenital Diseases

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

176 men with unilateral inguinal hernia were randomized into two groups. Group T (n=88) underwent TEP and Group L(n:88) underwent LH repair. Patients demografigs, perioperative findings were recorded. For all patients preoperative, postoperative 7th,30th and 90th day SF 36 and IIEF were filled up.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

having male gender
patients diagnosed on unilateral inguinal hernia
patients aged between 18 and 65 years
ASA I and II patients

Exclusion criteria

having female gender
patients diagnosed on bilateral or recurrence inguinal hernia,
patients suffering erectile dysfunction

Treatment and study plan

inguinal hernia repair

Procedure

Inguinal hernia repair is surgery to repair a hernia in the groin. A hernia is tissue that bulges out of a weak spot in the abdominal wall. The intestine may bulge out through this weakened area. During surgery to repair the hernia, the bulging tissue is pushed back in. The abdominal wall is strengthened and supported with sutures (stitches), and sometimes mesh. This repair can be done with open or laparoscopic surgery.

Primary outcomes

IIEF Scale

Time frame: 7 to 90 days

international index of erectile functions

Secondary outcomes

SF36

Time frame: 7 to 90 days

health survey scoring demonstration

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization

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Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Laparoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal and Lichtenstein Hernia Repair on Men's Sexual Functions and Quality of Life.

Important dates

Study start: 2015
Primary completion: 2016
Study completion: 2017
First posted: Oct 31, 2017
Registry last updated: Oct 31, 2017

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