Laparoscopy in Complicated Groin Hernia

This study assessed the outcomes of laparoscopic repair in complicated groin hernia. Laparoscopic approach in cases of complicated groin hernia can achieve desirable patient outcomes without major complications, provided good patient selection and expertise. This study provides an insight to the outcomes from the procedure in low resource setting of Nepal.

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Key information

Conditions

Inguinal Hernia Hernia Hernia, Abdominal Hernia, Inguinal Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

Dharān, Koshi, 56700, Nepal

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Patients with age greater than 18 years with diagnosis of complicated groin hernia

Exclusion criteria

Patients with features of peritonitis, history of previous abdominal surgery and those unfit for general anesthesia

Treatment and study plan

Laparoscopic repair

Procedure

All patients of cohort underwent laparoscopic repair.

Primary outcomes

intraoperative complications

Time frame: during surgical procedure
- Bleeding (epigastric / testicular vessels) 2. Bowel injury 3. Peritoneal tear
Postoperative complications

Time frame: upto 6 months post operatively
- Seroma 2.Urinary Retention 3. Wound infection

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Outcomes of Laparoscopic Repair in Complicated Groin Hernia: a Single Institutional Based Cohort Study in Nepal

Important dates

Study start: 2017
Primary completion: 2018
Study completion: 2018
First posted: Nov 4, 2021
Registry last updated: Nov 4, 2021

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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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