Day Case Inguinal Hernia Repair in Children. Is Laparoscopic Approach Justified?
Launched by HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS, FINLAND · Jan 16, 2008
Trial Information
Current as of June 24, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Background and objective : In adults the advantages laparoscopic inguinal hernia are less pain, shorter recovery, shorter sick leave and better cosmetic result. It is not known whether laparoscopic hernia repair produces similar results in children.The objective is to compare the duration of recovery, postoperative pain and long-term surgical results between day case laparoscopic and open inguinal hernia repair in children.
Key inclusion criteria: Children included in the study must be aged four months to sixteen years of age and not have undergone any previous surgery. Of male patients th...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • unilateral inguinal hernia
- • age age \> 4 months, \<16 years
- • fully descended testes
- • study consent signed
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • previous abdominal or inguinal surgery
- • testes not fully descended
- • not healthy enough for day surgery
- • age \< 4months or \>16 years
- • study consent not signed
About Hospital For Children And Adolescents, Finland
The Hospital for Children and Adolescents in Finland is a leading pediatric healthcare institution dedicated to advancing child and adolescent health through innovative clinical research. With a commitment to providing high-quality care, the hospital serves as a pivotal center for clinical trials aimed at improving treatment outcomes and understanding pediatric diseases. By integrating cutting-edge medical research with compassionate care, the hospital fosters a collaborative environment for healthcare professionals, researchers, and families, ensuring that the voices of young patients are central to the development of new therapies and interventions.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Helsinki, , Finland
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Antti I Koivusalo, MDPhD
Principal Investigator
Hospital for Children and Adolescents,Helsinki,Finland
Mikko P Pakarinen, MD PhD
Principal Investigator
Hospital for Children and Adolescents,Helsinki,Finland
Risto J Rintala, Professor
Principal Investigator
Hospital for Children and Adolescents,Helsinki,Finland
Christer Holmberg, Professor
Study Director
Hospital for Children and Adolescents,Helsinki,Finland
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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