Laparoscopic Versus Open Mesh Repair of Bilateral Primary Inguinal Hernia

Bilateral Inguinal Hernia Clinical Trial

Official title: Laparoscopic Versus Open Mesh Repair of Bilateral Primary Inguinal Hernia; 3 Armed Randomized Study

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The best approach for simultaneous repair of bilateral inguinal hernia is controversial. The aim of this study is to compare the outcomes after laparoscopic versus open mesh repair of bilateral primary inguinal hernia

Clinical Trial Description

This prospective study included 180 patients with bilateral primary inguinal hernia; randomized by sealed envelopes into 3 groups; each includes 60 patients. Group I treated by laparoscopic trans-abdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) repair using 2 separate meshes, Group II treated by open pre-peritoneal (PP) single mesh repair, while Group III treated by bilateral Lichtenstein repair. The 3 groups were compared regarding: operative time, postoperative complications, postoperative pain, 3 years-recurrence rate and patient's satisfaction.

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Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
• Hernia
• Hernia, Inguinal

• NCT number: NCT04437784
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Alexandria University
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: June 2014
• Completion date: June 2020