Two laparoscopic techniques for repairing inguinal hernias in children

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 randomized controlled trial compares two pediatric laparoscopic approaches for inguinal hernia repair: laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (LPEC) and laparoscopic intracorporeal suture (LIS). Participants are children with unilateral or bilateral hernias undergoing planned laparoscopic repair, excluding those with prior hernia operations, incarceration, or several major comorbidities. Randomization uses sealed opaque envelopes to assign participants to either LPEC or LIS. The study is conducted at Bahawal Victoria Hospital and led by Quaid-e-Azam Medical College. Outcomes will help determine if one technique offers superior safety or effectiveness in this population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* unilateral or bilateral inguinal hernia
* planned to undergo laparoscopic hernia repair

Exclusion Criteria:

* recurrent hernia
* hernia after previous abdominal surgery
* incarcerated hernia
* coagulopathy
* Associated undescended testes
* Major congenital abdominal anomalies
* Children with congenital heart disease
* Cerebral palsy.

Where it's running

• Qauad-e-Azam Medical College
  Bahawalpur, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Fatima A Principal Investigator, MBBS
• Email: iffat.fatima47@gmail.com
• Phone: +92 321 6381440

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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.