A Prospective Observational Study on the Use of a Self Fixating Lightweight Polyester Mesh in Open Inguinal Hernia

Overview

This study will hypothesize that the use of a self fixating lightweight mesh in open inguinal repair is feasible in the Philippine setting. It will result in a comparable recurrence rate as published for the traditional Lichtenstein approach.

Study Type

  • Study Type: Observational
  • Study Design
    • Time Perspective: Prospective
  • Study Primary Completion Date: January 2015

Detailed Description

The specific aim of this study is to assess the feasibility of using a self fixating lightweight mesh in open inguinal hernia under both under regional and local anesthesia in the Philippines. The primary endpoint of which is to assess the recurrence rate at 2 years (with an interim analysis 1 year after the procedure). Secondary endpoints would be to gather data with regards to postoperative pain, post operative surgical complications, wound healing complications, operating factors (mesh deployment time, total operating time), hernia factors (type and size of inguinal hernia).

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria

  • Age 18-80 years – Informed consent – Primary inguinal hernia suitable for open inguinal repair – Reducible hernia Exclusion Criteria:

  • Incarcerated non reducible hernias – Bleeding disorders – Patients below 18 (lower age limit) and above 80 (upper age limit) years old – Hernia defects of greater than 4 cm

Gender Eligibility: All

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Maximum Age: 80 Years

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: No

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • De La Salle University Medical Center
  • Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
    • Principal Investigator: Michael M. Lawenko MD, FPCS, Assistant Professor – De La Salle University Medical Center
  • Overall Official(s)
    • Michael M Lawenko, MD, Principal Investigator, De La Salle University Medical Center – Department of Surgery

Citations Reporting on Results

Chastan P. Tension-free open hernia repair using an innovative self-gripping semi-resorbable mesh. Hernia. 2009 Apr;13(2):137-42. doi: 10.1007/s10029-008-0451-4. Epub 2008 Nov 13.

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