Cutting the hernia sac versus reducing it in children's open 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 interventional comparison enrolls male pediatric patients undergoing open inguinal hernia repair and applies either hernia sac transection or the traditional sac reduction technique. Patients are followed for six months with clinic visits at week 1, month 3, and month 6 or by telephone follow‑up. Outcomes of interest include postoperative complications and hernia recurrence within the six‑month follow‑up period. Patients who are preterm, have strangulated hernia, or have non‑communicating hydrocele are excluded.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Male pediatric patients under 18 years old
* Patients who underwent open inguinal hernia surgery on the affected side by a pediatric surgeon
* Patients who had follow-up after inguinal hernia surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital or phone follow-up (Telemed) for 6 months
* Patients who agree to participate in the study by signing an informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

* Preterm infants
* Inguinal hernia patients with strangulated hernia
* Patients with non-communicating hydrocele
* Patients who had follow-up at another hospital after inguinal hernia surgery
* Patients who refused to participate in the study or withdrawn

Where it's running

• Ramathibodi hospital
  Ratchathewi, Bangkok, Thailand Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Piyanuch Lormuangthong, Doctor of medicine
• Email: piyanuch.lor@student.mahidol.ac.th
• Phone: +66873063838

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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.