Comparing conventional and robot-assisted methods for inguinal hernia repair

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the early postoperative outcomes of patients undergoing laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair using either a conventional laparoscopic approach or a robot-assisted technique. It aims to determine if the addition of local anesthetic injections at the trocar wounds improves recovery. The research focuses on adult patients with bilateral inguinal hernias, comparing the effectiveness and recovery times of the two surgical methods. The study is conducted at the Hernia Center Maria Middelares, which has extensive experience with these techniques.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* adult patients presenting with a bilateral inguinal hernia planned for a minimal invasive laparoscopic repair

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age below 18 years
* unilateral groin hernia repair
* incarcerated hernias
* open hernia repair
* no informed consent
* pregnant women
* ASA score 4 or more
* patient included in another study.

Where it's running

• AZ Maria Middelares
  Ghent, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Filip Muysoms, MD,PhD — Algemeen Ziekenhuis Maria Middelares
• Study coordinator: Filip Muysoms, MD,PhD
• Email: filip.muysoms@gmail.com
• Phone: +32477325710

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.