Clinical Trial: Effectivity of Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair (TAPP) in Daily Clinical Practice - Early and Long-term Results

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: Effectivity of Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair (TAPP) in Daily Clinical Practice - Early and Long-term Results

Brief Summary:

The effectiveness of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair still remains unclear. During a one year period a total of 1208 inguinal hernias in 952 patients were consecutively operated using the laparoscopic technique by a total of 11 general surgeons in daily clinical routine.

Laparoscopic hernia repair in the TAPP technique seems to have the potential to become the standard procedure in inguinal hernia repair in future.


Detailed Summary:

Objective:

Hernia repair is the most frequent operation in general surgery worldwide, but about 25 years after the advent of minimal invasive surgical techniques the effectiveness of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair still remains unclear.

Methods:

All patients admitted to the hospital for surgery of an inguinal hernia during a one year period were prospectively documented and included in a follow-up study. The follow-up was performed at least 5 years after surgery and consisted of a clinical examination, ultrasound investigation and a questionnaire.


Sponsor: Hernia Center Rottenburg

Current Primary Outcome: The primary outcome of the trial was recurrence of a hernia within five years after the repair. [ Time Frame: 5 years ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: The secondary outcome was chronic pain. [ Time Frame: 5 years ]

Chronic pain was measured by VAS scale


Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Hernia Center Rottenburg

Dates:
Date Received: September 25, 2015
Date Started: January 2000
Date Completion:
Last Updated: September 25, 2015
Last Verified: September 2015