Evaluating a surgical technique for complicated inguinal hernias
Evaluation of Desarda Technique in Management of Complicated Inguinal Hernia
This study is testing a new surgical method for treating complicated inguinal hernias in emergency situations to see how well it works and what the long-term results are for patients.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 14 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Minia University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Minya) |
| Trial ID | NCT06884826 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the Desarda technique, a surgical method for managing complicated inguinal hernias, particularly in emergency situations. It focuses on patients with incarcerated, irreducible, or obstructed hernias and aims to assess long-term outcomes such as postoperative complications, groin pain, and recurrence rates. The study addresses a critical gap in the documentation of surgical techniques for emergency hernia repairs, providing valuable insights into their effectiveness.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 14 and older with irreducible, incarcerated, or obstructed inguinal hernias.
Not a fit: Patients with recurrent hernias or those with specific intra-operative findings of weak external oblique aponeurosis may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve surgical outcomes and reduce complications for patients undergoing emergency hernia repairs.
How similar studies have performed: While the Desarda technique is recognized, there is limited consensus and documentation on its effectiveness, making this study a potentially novel exploration.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age above 14 years old. * Irreducible, incarcerated \& obstructed inguinal or inguinoscrotal hernia; unilateral or bilateral Exclusion Criteria: * Recurrent Hernias. * Intra-operative finding of separated thin and/or weak external oblique aponeurosis.
Where this trial is running
Minya
- Minia University — Minya, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Abdelrahman M Salah, MD
- Email: Abdelrahman.salah@mu.edu.eg
- Phone: 00201064746493
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.