Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) Umbilical Hernia Repair (UHR) Absorbable vs Non-absorbable Synthetic Mesh
Umbilical Hernia
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Umbilical Hernia focused on measuring Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT), Absorbable Mesh, Non-Absorbable Mesh
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age 18 years and older Primary umbilical hernia repair (UHR) [as defined by European Hernia Society (EHS) guidelines primary midline abdominal wall defect from 3 cm above to 3 cm below the umbilicus] Undergoing elective laparoscopic or open repair Defect size of 1-4cm2 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) class 1 & 2 wounds Exclusion Criteria: None
Sites / Locations
- Carolinas Medical Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Non-Absorbable Synthetic Mesh
Absorbable Synthetic Mesh
Subjects randomized to the non-absorbable synthetic mesh arm will undergo the procedure (umbilical hernia repair) to receive Marlex mesh.
Subjects randomized to the absorbable synthetic mesh arm will undergo the procedure (umbilical hernia repair) to receive Enform mesh.