Clinical Trial: Randomized Multicentre Study Comparing TEP With Lichtenstein Repair for Primary Inguinal Hernia

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Randomized Multicentre Study Comparing TEP With Lichtenstein Repair for Primary Inguinal Hernia

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study was to compare the recurrence rate after TEP (laparoscopic method) and Lichtenstein (open method) repair on primary inguinal hernia.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Uppsala University Hospital

Current Primary Outcome: Recurrence rate [ Time Frame: 5 years ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: Operative complications, postoperative recovery and chronic pain at 5 years. [ Time Frame: 5 years ]

Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Uppsala University Hospital

Dates:
Date Received: December 5, 2007
Date Started: November 1996
Date Completion:
Last Updated: December 5, 2007
Last Verified: December 2007