Status:

UNKNOWN

Functional Outcome After Incisional Hernia Repair: Open Versus Laparoscopic Repair

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospital, Geneva

Conditions:

Hernia, Ventral

Body Image

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

Background: Midline incisional hernia is reported from 0,5 to 11% after abdominal operations. Primary repair without mesh reinforcement is almost abandoned because of high recurrence rates (24 to 46%)...

Detailed Description

Midline incisional hernia is reported from 0,5 to 11% after abdominal operations. Discomfort, pain, body image alteration and diminished quality of life influences functional well being. Alteration in...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Informed consent
  • Age 18 years or older
  • Diagnosis of reducible incisional hernias up to 200 cm²
  • Medically fit for general anesthesia
  • Comprehension and use of French language
  • Installed in the geographical region without foreseeable move for two years

Exclusion

  • Incarcerated hernia
  • Ongoing chronic pain syndrome, other than hernia origin
  • Coagulation disorders, prophylactic or therapeutic anticoagulation, unable to stop platelet antiaggregation therapy 10 days before surgery
  • American Society of Anesthesiology Class 4 and 5 patients
  • Emergency surgery, peritonitis, bowel obstruction, strangulation, perforation
  • Mentally ill patients
  • Presence of local or systemic infection
  • Life expectancy \< 2 years
  • Any cognitive impairment (Psychiatric disorder, Alzheimer's disease etc.)
  • Morbid obesity (BMI over 40)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00625053

Start Date

April 1 2008

End Date

September 1 2011

Last Update

April 15 2008

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Geneva University Hospital, Department of Surgery, Visceral Surgery Division

Geneva, Switzerland, 1211