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NCT Number: NCT04406077

The Use of Ligasure (r) for Hydrocelectomy Surgery

Hydrocele is a condition of fluid retention around the testes, which causes swallowing, pain, with interfering with the normal testes function. however, during activity, this can interfere with everyday activity (running, sexual intercourse). The treatment for hydrocele I surgical. The study aim to test the safety and efficacy of the Ligasure (r) device for cutting and coagulating tissues during hydrocelectomy.

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Key information

Conditions

Hydrocele Endocrine System Diseases Genital Diseases Genital Diseases, Male Gonadal Disorders Male Urogenital Diseases Testicular Diseases Testicular Hydrocele Urogenital Diseases

Age range

18 year–81 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Hillel Yaffe MC,

Hadera, Israel

About this study

Hydrocele is a condition of fluid retention around the testes, which causes swallowing, pain, with interfering with the normal testes function. however, during activity, this can interfere with everyday activity (running, sexual intercourse). The treatment for hydrocele I surgical. The study aim to test the safety and efficacy of the Ligasure (r) device for cutting and coagulating tissues during hydrocelectomy. during the study, males, 18 - 81 who suffer from hydrocele underwent hydrocelectomy using Ligasure (20 cm) without using sutures.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • 18 - 81 males
  • Diagnosed with unilateral hydrocele

Exclusion criteria

  • Bilateral hydrocele
  • infected hydrocele
  • hydrocele secondary to tumor

Treatment and study plan

LIGASURE

Device

Using ligasure to treat hydrocele

Primary outcomes

  1. resolution of hydrocele

    Time frame: Three weeks after the surgery

    The patients will undergo full urological physical exam to screen for signs of hydrocele. The testes size and manual palpation will be included in the assessment.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

The Use of Ligasure (r) for Cutting and Coagulations of Tissues in Hydrocelectomy Surgery

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
May 28, 2020
Registry last updated
May 28, 2020

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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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