Regional Differences In Indication for Ventral Hernia Repair

The aim of the present study is to investigate whether there are differences in indication for ventral hernia repair and surgical approach among hernia surgeons from different geographical regions of Denmark.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Køge Sygehus

Køge, 4600, Denmark

About this study

30 outpatient consultation will be taped and distributed among hernia surgeons in different regions of Denmark. The surgeon will then be asked to answer a questionnaire regarding the treatment and surgical technique.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Patients referred to Køge Hospital Surg. Department with ventral hernia in December 2014

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Differences in indication for ventral hernia repair

Time frame: 6 months

Number of patients offered a ventral hernia repair after primary consultation by different hernia specialists.

Secondary outcomes

Differences in choice of surgical technique between surgeons

Time frame: 6 months

Which surgical approach does different surgeons offer patients with a ventral hernia

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Zealand University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2014
Primary completion: 2015
Study completion: 2015
First posted: Oct 13, 2014
Registry last updated: Jun 27, 2018

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