Clinical Trial: Randomized Study of Open Mesh Repair in Local Anesthesia Versus Cost-optimized Laparoscopic Repair for Inguinal Hernia

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Open Mesh Repair in Local Anesthesia to Cost-Optimized Laparoscopic Repair for Primary Inguinal Hernia

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to compare the frequency of long-term post operative pain after an open mesh repair ad modum Lichtenstein performed in local anaesthesia to that after an totally extraperitoneal laparoscopic repair (TEP) for primary inguinal hernia. The investigators will also be assessing the cost for the procedures and hospital care as well as the cost for sick-leave depending on procedure performed. The study hypothesis is that the laparoscopic approach will be associated with less long term post operative pain.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Uppsala University Hospital

Current Primary Outcome: long-term post operative pain [ Time Frame: 6 wks, 1 year ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: cost-effectiveness of the separate procedures [ Time Frame: 6wks, 1year ]

Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Uppsala University Hospital

Dates:
Date Received: November 24, 2009
Date Started: April 2006
Date Completion:
Last Updated: January 5, 2016
Last Verified: January 2016