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The purpose of this research study is to measure the clinical effectiveness of two different polypropylene meshes used for laparoscopic inguinal hernias by evaluating subjects' length of hospital stay, perioperative complications, recurrence rate, pain score, comfort level and postoperative quality of life. A secondary goal of the study is to evaluate the ease of use and time it takes surgical residents to place the mesh and perform the surgery using these two different meshes.


Clinical Trial Description

Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most common operations performed by general surgeons in the world. There are two main ways to repair an inguinal hernia, open or laparoscopic. Open compared to laparoscopic, is more invasive and leads to more scarring and longer recovery periods. Laparoscopic repair is done by making a small cut in or just below the umbilicus and has become an accepted standard for inguinal hernia repair and has become the technique of choice for recurrent inguinal hernias. During laparoscopic repair, the placement of a prosthetic mesh aids in reinforcing the abdominal wall and allowing for tension free repair. Meshes also helps to lower the recurrence rate. The most safe and effective type of mesh prosthesis currently being used in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repairs are polypropylene meshes. There is some emerging evidence that "lighter weight" forms of polypropylene meshes may improve quality of life outcomes following surgery for inguinal hernias. Further evaluation is needed to support this evidence. ;


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NCT number NCT01825187
Study type Interventional
Source South East Area Health Education Center, Wilmington, NC
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Status Completed
Phase N/A
Start date June 2014
Completion date August 31, 2020

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