The Importance of Preserving the Round Ligament in the Repair of Inguinal Hernias in Women
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Conditions studied: Inguinal Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Obturator Hernia
In brief
The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of preserving or not preserving the round ligament during laparoscopic Trans Abdominal Pre-Peritoneal (TAPP) hernia repair on postoperative outcomes in female patients. Specifically, the study will compare outcomes such as postoperative pain, seroma, hematoma, prolapsus of uterina , recurrence rates, and quality of life between patients whose round ligament was preserved versus those whose ligament was cut.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06786702
- Run by
- Muhammet Mustafa Vural
- People needed
- 106
- Starts
- 2024-04-20
- Expected to finish
- 2026-04-20
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-01-22
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- For patients applying to the General Surgery Clinic of Basaksehir Cam Sakura City Hospital:
- Age Range: Female patients aged between 18 and 70 years.
- Type of Hernia: Patients with inguinal, direct or indirect, femoral, and obturator hernias.
- Surgical Indication: Patients indicated for TAPP (Transabdominal Preperitoneal) surgery.
- Consent: Patients who consent to participate in the study.
- General Anesthesia: Patients who are suitable for general anesthesia.
- Follow-up: Patients who attend follow-up appointments regularly.
You may not qualify if…
- Age: Female patients under 18 years old or over 70 years old.
- Surgical Technique: Patients who are operated on with techniques other than TAPP (e.g., TEP, conventional surgery).
- Hernia Type: Patients with strangulated or incarcerated hernias.
- Hernia Location: Patients with hernias outside the groin region.
- Surgical Site: Surgeries performed in different clinics.
- Gender: Male patients.
Where it is running
- Başakşehir Çam Sakura City Hospital — Istanbul, Başakşehir, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)
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