10-year Results of Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
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observational
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Brief Summary
The main goal of the research is to evaluate the long-term results of open anterior alloplasty of inguinal hernia, mainly the occurrence of recurrences. The secondary aim of the study is to clarify the incidence of chronic pain and foreign body sensation 10 years after inguinal hernia surgery. Patients who meet the criteria for inclusion in the study are invited to an appointment, where a questionnaire is filled out, an clinical examination and an ultrasound examination are performed.
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Target at P75+ for all trials
Started May 2018
Longer than P75 for all trials
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
May 22, 2018
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
July 18, 2023
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
August 23, 2023
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 31, 2023
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 31, 2023
CompletedApril 11, 2024
April 1, 2024
5.6 years
July 18, 2023
April 10, 2024
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Recurrence
Inguinal hernia recurrence on clinical examination or in ultrasound
at 10-year follow-up
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Chronic pain
at 10-year follow-up
Interventions
Lichtenstein hernioplasty or open inguinal hernia repair with self-gripping mesh
Eligibility Criteria
The study group consists of patients who were operated on with a primary inguinal hernia in the department of general surgery and plastic surgery between 2008-2013 at the Tartu University Hospital.
You may qualify if:
- primary inguinal hernia operated between 2008-2013 at the Tartu University Hospital
- elective surgery
- age at least 18 years old at the time of the operation
- ability to understand the guidelines and willing to participate in the study
You may not qualify if:
- recurrent hernia
- strangulated hernia
- age under 18 years at the time of surgery
- does not agree to participate in the study
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Tartu University Hospital
Tartu, Tartu, 50406, Estonia
Related Publications (1)
Nikkolo C, Lillsaar T, Vaasna T, Kirsimagi U, Lepner U. Ten-Year Results of Inguinal Hernia Open Mesh Repair. J Abdom Wall Surg. 2025 Jun 9;4:14384. doi: 10.3389/jaws.2025.14384. eCollection 2025.
PMID: 40551961DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Ceith Nikkolo, PhD
Tartu University Hospital
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- CASE ONLY
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- general surgeon
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
July 18, 2023
First Posted
August 23, 2023
Study Start
May 22, 2018
Primary Completion
December 31, 2023
Study Completion
December 31, 2023
Last Updated
April 11, 2024
Record last verified: 2024-04