A randomized clinical trial comparing early patient-reported pain after open anterior mesh repair versus totally extraperitoneal repair of inguinal hernia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This was a prospective, multicentre, non-blinded, randomized clinical trial involving two parallel groups of patients.

Methods

Adult patients with symptomatic unilateral primary inguinal hernia were included in this study. Patients were enrolled and treated in five Finnish hospitals. Eligible patients were randomized by use of a computer-based program to receiving either open anterior repair (modified Lichtenstein) with glue mesh fixation or totally extraperitoneal (TEP) repair. The primary aims were to compare 30-day patient-reported pain scores and return to work after surgery between the two groups.

Results

A total of 202 patients were randomized: 98 patients to TEP repair and 104 patients to open repair. All randomized patients received their allocated

SUBMITTER: Matikainen M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10364913 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature