Status:
COMPLETED
Laparoscopic Versus Open Incisional Hernia Repair
Lead Sponsor:
Erasmus Medical Center
Conditions:
Postoperative Pain
Complications
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
Primary closure of incisional hernia without the use of a mesh shows recurrence rates of up to 54%. If a mesh is used, the defect can be closed tension-free. Using this method, recurrence rates have b...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- hernia diameter between 3 and 15 cm
- location at the ventral abdominal wall at least 5cm from costae and inguinal area
- indication for elective repair
- age of 18 years or older
- written informed consent.
Exclusion
- contraindication for pneumoperitoneum
- an absolute contraindication for general anesthesia
- history of open abdomen treatment
- patients participating in other trials
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 1999
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
206 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01420757
Start Date
May 1 1999
End Date
July 1 2011
Last Update
August 22 2011
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