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NCT Number: NCT00642200

Recurrent Inguinal Hernia Treatment - Lichtenstein Versus Laparoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal Preperitoneal Hernioplasty

The study aims at detecting possible differences between an open (Lichtenstein) and a video-assisted (TEP) technique in treating recurrent inguinal hernia. The differences monitored are further recurrence and chronic pain as well as primary complications.

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Key information

Conditions

Recurrent 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

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

North Karelia Central Hospital - Clinic of Surgery

Joensuu, Pohjois-Karjala, FI-80210, Finland

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • recurrent inguinal hernia
  • willing to participate

Exclusion criteria

  • unwilling to participate
  • bilateral hernia
  • preference towards either treatment arm

Treatment and study plan

Lichtenstein hernioplasty

Procedure

Laparoscopic TEP

Procedure

Primary outcomes

  1. further recurrence

    Time frame: 3 weeks, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years

Secondary outcomes

  1. chronic pain or discomfort

    Time frame: 3 weeks, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

North Karelia Central Hospital

Other

Collaborators

  • University of Kuopio Computing Center

Registry information

Official study title

Lichtenstein Hernioplasty Versus Totally Extraperitoneal Laparoscopic Hernioplasty in Treatment of Recurrent Inguinal Hernia - A Prospective Randomized Trial

Important dates

Study start
1997
Primary completion
2002
Study completion
2007
First posted
Mar 24, 2008
Registry last updated
May 22, 2008

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