Mesh Fixation in Lichtenstein Hernioplasty

Last updated: December 16, 2020
Sponsor: Kuopio University Hospital
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Hernia

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT01592942
KUH5200627
KUH 31//2012
  • Ages 18-80
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This is a prospective, randomized multi-centre study to find out most safe, feasible, painless and cost-effective mesh fixation method in inguinal hernia operation. Three mesh fixation techniques are compared to find out best technique in local anaesthesia Lichtenstein operation. Our hypothesis is that glue fixation is safe, simple and cheap method compared to conventional Lichtenstein technique.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • primary or recurrent inguinal hernia
  • unilateral or bilateral

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • femoral hernia
  • massive scrotal hernia
  • allergy to polypropylene
  • patient's refusal

Study Design

Total Participants: 650
Study Start date:
August 01, 2012
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2021

Study Description

Some 650 patients with inguinal hernia are operated using Lichtenstein operation in local anaesthesia. Mesh fixation is performed using 3 methods: Optilene™ mesh + cyanoacrylate glue (n=200), self-fixing Parietex Progrip™ mesh (n=200) and non-absorbable sutures with Ultrapro™ mesh (n=200). Operative time and pain scores, immediate postoperative outcome, quality-of-life and total costs are followed 1, 7, 30 days and 1 and 5 years postoperatively.

Connect with a study center

  • Kuopio University Hospital

    Kuopio, 70600
    Finland

    Active - Recruiting

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