Two Ways to Manage the Hernia Sac During Laparoscopic 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 study compares two laparoscopic techniques for indirect inguinal hernia repair: the standard method that fully dissects and returns the sac to the abdomen, and Primary Abandon of the Sac (PAS), which leaves the lower sac in place to reduce tissue dissection. All participants receive mesh repair, with random assignment to either technique and blinded outcome assessment. The study evaluates seroma formation at 30 days, plus secondary outcomes including operation time, pain, quality of life, complications, time to return to daily activities, and hernia recurrence. Approximately 90 adults with a primary unilateral indirect inguinal hernia are planned to enroll, with follow-up at 1 day, 7 days, 1 month, 6 months, and 12 months postoperatively.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 years or older.
* Primary unilateral indirect inguinal hernia.
* Scheduled for elective laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.
* Suitable for general anesthesia and laparoscopic surgery.
* Provision of written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Bilateral inguinal hernia.
* Recurrent inguinal hernia.
* Direct inguinal or femoral hernia without a qualifying indirect inguinal hernia.
* Incarcerated or strangulated hernia requiring emergency surgery.
* Sliding hernia.
* Large spermatic cord lipoma.
* Previous preperitoneal surgery.
* Contraindication to general anesthesia or laparoscopic surgery.

Where it's running

• Hitit University Faculty of Medicine
  Çorum, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Veysel Barış TURHAN, MD
• Email: drbaristurhan@hotmail.com
• Phone: +905079945141

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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.