Comparison of trans-umbilical single-port laparoscopic complete extraperitoneal closure and laparoscopic intracorporeal closure for pediatric inguinal hernia: a randomized controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this study was to compare the outcomes of Trans-umbilical single-port laparoscopic complete extraperitoneal closure (LCEC) and laparoscopic intracorporeal closure (LIC) for inguinal hernia by analysis of follow-up data over 5 years.

Methods

In this prospective randomized controlled trial, 524 children with inguinal hernia were randomly assigned to undergo LCEC or LIC between August 2016 and December 2017. The primary outcome measures were the success and recurrence rates. The secondary outcome measures were operative time; length of hospital stay; postoperative pain score; and incidence of postoperative complications, including rates of wound infection, stitch abscess, and testicular atrophy.

Results

Primary analysis of the 227 patients in th

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11701059 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature