Effects of Hernia Repair on Men’s Sexual Functions

Overview

In the literature, there are several studies that compare Laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernia repair (TEP) with Lichtenstein hernia (LH) repair. There are no studies that compare sexual functions on men's health and quality of life. Our aim was to study the sexual functions of men, who underwent TEP or LH repair according to Health Survey Scoring Demonstration (SF36) and The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF).

Full Title of Study: “Effects of Laparoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal and Lichtenstein Hernia Repair on Men’s Sexual Functions and Quality of Life.”

Study Type

  • Study Type: Interventional
  • Study Design
    • Allocation: Randomized
    • Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
    • Primary Purpose: Treatment
    • Masking: None (Open Label)
  • Study Primary Completion Date: November 2016

Detailed Description

176 men with unilateral inguinal hernia were randomized into two groups. Group T (n=88) underwent TEP and Group L(n:88) underwent LH repair. Patients demografigs, perioperative findings were recorded. For all patients preoperative, postoperative 7th,30th and 90th day SF 36 and IIEF were filled up.

Interventions

  • Procedure: Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Inguinal hernia repair is surgery to repair a hernia in the groin. A hernia is tissue that bulges out of a weak spot in the abdominal wall. The intestine may bulge out through this weakened area. During surgery to repair the hernia, the bulging tissue is pushed back in. The abdominal wall is strengthened and supported with sutures (stitches), and sometimes mesh. This repair can be done with open or laparoscopic surgery.

Arms, Groups and Cohorts

  • Active Comparator: Laparoscopic hernia repair.
    • Intervention: inguinal hernia repair.
  • Active Comparator: Open hernia repair.
    • Intervention: inguinal hernia repair.

Clinical Trial Outcome Measures

Primary Measures

  • IIEF Scale
    • Time Frame: 7 to 90 days
    • international index of erectile functions

Secondary Measures

  • SF36
    • Time Frame: 7 to 90 days
    • health survey scoring demonstration

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria

  • having male gender – patients diagnosed on unilateral inguinal hernia – patients aged between 18 and 65 years – ASA I and II patients Exclusion Criteria:

  • having female gender – patients diagnosed on bilateral or recurrence inguinal hernia, – patients suffering erectile dysfunction

Gender Eligibility: Male

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Maximum Age: 65 Years

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: No

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization
  • Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
    • Principal Investigator: Riza Gurhan ISIL, MD – Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization

References

Kushwaha JK, Enny LE, Anand A, Sonkar AA, Kumar A, Pahwa HS. A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Quality of Life Following Endoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal (TEP) Versus Open Stoppa Inguinal Hernioplasty. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2017 Aug;27(4):257-261. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0000000000000450.

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