Robotic Single-Port Repair of Concomitant Inguinal and Umbilical Hernias

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 prospective, single-site study in Ghent, Belgium uses the da Vinci SP system to perform a combined robotic inguinal hernia repair with concurrent umbilical hernia repair. The procedure uses the umbilical defect as the single access point, and either closes it primarily or reinforces it with mesh based on defect size and guidelines. Primary outcomes focus on safety and feasibility, including operative time, technical errors, mesh placement success, and perioperative complications. Secondary outcomes explore patient-reported outcomes, quality of life, body image, and hernia recurrence up to one year after surgery. Participants are followed during hospitalization, at one month, and at one year postoperatively to gather evidence on safety, effectiveness, and patient experience of this approach.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults with a primary inguinal hernia, either unilateral or bilateral, in association with a primary umbilical hernia of \>1

Exclusion Criteria:

* recurrent inguinal hernia after preperitoneal repair
* irreducible scrotal hernia
* post-prostatectomy
* laparotomy in the lower abdomen
* pregnancy
* contra-indication for general anaesthesia

Where it's running

• AZ Maria Middelares
  Ghent, East-Flanders, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• 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.