The Importance of Preserving the Round Ligament in the Repair of Inguinal Hernias in Women
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-70
SponsorMuhammet Mustafa Vural
About this trial
The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of preserving or not preserving the round ligament during laparoscopic Trans Abdominal Pre-Peritoneal (TAPP) hernia repair on postoperative outcomes in female patients. Specifically, the study will compare outcomes such as postoperative pain, seroma, hematoma, prolapsus of uterina , recurrence rates, and quality of life between patients whose round ligament was preserved versus those whose ligament was cut.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Age Range: Female patients aged between 18 and 70 years.
Type of Hernia: Patients with inguinal, direct or indirect, femoral, and obturator hernias.
Surgical Indication: Patients indicated for TAPP (Transabdominal Preperitoneal) surgery.
Consent: Patients who consent to participate in the study.
Disqualifiers
Age: Female patients under 18 years old or over 70 years old.
Surgical Technique: Patients who are operated on with techniques other than TAPP (e.g., TEP, conventional surgery).
Hernia Type: Patients with strangulated or incarcerated hernias.
Hernia Location: Patients with hernias outside the groin region.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Laparoscopic TAPP (Trans Abdominal Pre-Peritoneal) hernia repair: Round Ligament Preservation
- Laparoscopic TAPP (Trans Abdominal Pre-Peritoneal) hernia repair: Round Ligament Cutting
Treatment groups
106 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Muhammet Mustafa Vural
Lead sponsor
Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital
Sponsor institution
Source ClinicalTrials.gov