Comparing ligament preservation and removal in hernia surgery for women

Comparative Study on the Effect of Uterine Round Ligament Preservation Vs Resection in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair in Women: a Multicenter,Stratified Randomized Controlled Trial

Not applicable Interventional Nanchong Central Hospital · NCT06885788

This study is trying to see if keeping or removing a specific ligament during hernia surgery helps women recover faster and have fewer problems afterward.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment466 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexFemale
SponsorNanchong Central Hospital Government
Locations1 site (Nanchong, Sichuan)
Trial IDNCT06885788 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study compares the clinical effects of preserving versus resecting the uterine round ligament during laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in women. It aims to evaluate the time required for surgery as the primary outcome, while secondary outcomes include hernia recurrence rates, quality of life assessments, and indicators of postoperative recovery. The study involves female patients diagnosed with unilateral inguinal hernia and will be conducted at Nanchong Central Hospital.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are female patients over 18 years old diagnosed with unilateral inguinal hernia who do not have childbearing requirements.

Not a fit: Patients with severe comorbidities or those who are pregnant or lactating may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved surgical outcomes and recovery for women undergoing inguinal hernia repair.

How similar studies have performed: There is limited information on similar studies, making this approach relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* ►Age : Female patients over 18 years of age without a childbearing requirement

  * Diagnosis and basis : Female patients diagnosed with Unilateral inguinal hernia.
  * agreed to participate in this study and signed the informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

* ►Combined with severe heart, liver, kidney and other diseases.

  * pregnant or lactating women.
  * those with surgical contraindications.

Where this trial is running

Nanchong, Sichuan

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Inguinal HerniaLaparoscopic SurgeryRandomized Controlled Trial
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.