Active clinical trials for "Hernia"

Inguinal hernia can be repaired laparoscopically. In the normal laparoscopy there are only two-dimensional view, which is somewhat challenging when operating in three-dimensional environment. The three-dimensional laparoscopic systems are gradually entering the operating rooms. There are plenty of evidence of the benefits of 3D-system in laboratory conditions. However, no prospective randomized trials have been published in the clinical point of view. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate is there something to gain in changing into 3D laparoscopic system in the transabdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) inguinal hernia repair.

The posincisional hernia is considered a delicate complication , with an incidence of 10-12% in patients undergoing laparotomy may reach 45% in case of emergency and high-risk patients . It is estimated that in the United States are made about a million of reoperations for correction of this complication , with millions and despite the myriad studies that have been done in recent years there has been a decrease in the incidence losses and mortality of this complication. Given the seriousness of this problem the last global consensus guidelines sent to the surgical community in three main areas: Identify the importance of the problem, improve the theoretical knowledge and technical capacity in the closure of the abdominal wall and Implement prophylaxis in selected patients. The technique of reinforced tension line (RTL) was proposed by hollinsky and collaborators and is a strengthening of the abdominal incision with placement of a suture that runs lateral to the edge of the incision and closure of the abdominal wall is performed the usual manner with the only surgete continuous suture for closure is placed lateral to the suture reinforcement. In the present study may contribute to these guidelines and to groups of patients at high risk were identified and applying the RTL technique and demonstrate that its use is safe and useful in reducing the presence of this complication could be implemented as prophylaxis handling the same . The RTL method was applied experimentally on bodies to close the abdominal wall also be used in a cohort of patients for hernia repair wall , showing that by using it the abdominal wall is more resistant to shear forces by theoretical foundation that exists to show that could prevent the development of incisional hernias. There are no studies in the literature comparing this technique against conventional methods of closure of the abdominal wall as to the prevention of the same.

Miromatrix Medical has developed MIROMESH® - a new, noncrosslinked, acellular mesh derived from the highly vascularized porcine liver. MIROMESH received FDA 510(k) clearance with an indication for reinforcement of soft tissue on March 31, 2014 under K134033. This study will serve to provide clinicians with high-quality clinical data in order to provide them with a higher degree of confidence when selecting MIROMESH for hiatal hernia repair.

Study measures the difference in pain after hernia &/or hydrocele repair based on site of local anesthesia injection.

The objective of this study is to evaluate chronic pain and sexual dysfunction after inguinal hernia repair involving mesh fixation with sutures (Lichtenstein) compared with no mesh fixation (Onstep). The study hypothesis is that a smaller proportions of patients operated without mesh fixation (Onstep) will have chronic pain that impairs daily function.

The purpose if this study is to assess the response to nerve root infiltration therapy in patients with cervical or lumbar disc herniations.

This present randomized trial is designed to evaluate the postoperative pain,inflammatory marker, postoperative analgesic medication, length of hospital stay and the modifications of inflammatory mediators in patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair using local, spinal or general anesthesia.

Investigators are testing whether tacking mesh or self-fixating mesh used for inguinal hernia repair makes any difference in short-term pain or return to normal activities following the operation. Other studies have shown no significant difference in hernia recurrence rate when metal tacks are not used to hold the mesh in place.

The purpose of this study is to determine if the surgical technique for creation of extraperitoneal space during laparoscopic TEP inguinal hernia repair (telescopic dissection or balloon dissection) has an impact on operative times, early postoperative pain scores, surgical complications and rate of hernia recurrence following laparoscopic TEP inguinal hernia repair.

The current study aims to determine whether a use of closed suction drain following laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery performed for an inguinoscrotal variety can decrease the incidence of symptomatic seroma formation requiring interventions and thus, prevent postoperative morbidity.