Desarda Tissue Technique vs Lichtenstein Technique for Primary Inguinal Hernia Repair

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Conditions studied: Inguinal Hernia Unilateral, Complications of Surgical Procedures or Medical Care

In brief

This study aims to evaluate whether a surgical technique (Desarda) is superior to the commonly used surgical technique (Lichtenstein) in inguinal hernia repair concerning the occurrence of postoperative complications. The Lichtenstein technique involves the use of a mesh, while the Desarda technique does not.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06650878

Run by

Consorci Sanitari de l'Alt Penedès i Garraf

People needed

478

Starts

2025-03-26

Expected to finish

2030-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-06-24

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosed with primary inguinal hernia.
• Body mass index below 31
• Indication for inguinal hernia repair via anterior approach, either as outpatient surgery (CMA) or elective admission.
• Legal capacity to provide informed consent.

You may not qualify if…

• Patients with a weak, thin, or divided external oblique aponeurosis.
• Participants diagnosed with any of the following conditions:
• Ongoing oncological disease
• Cirrhotic patients classified as Child B or higher
• Women who have previously undergone a cesarean section
• Cognitive or affective conditions that limit the ability to cooperate with the study procedures

Where it is running

• CSAPG — Sant Pere de Ribes, Barcelona, Spain (enrolling)

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