A Prospective Study Comparing Telescopic vs. Balloon Dissection in Single Incision Laparoscopic Inguinal Herniorraphy (SILTELESCOPIC)
Launched by THE SYDNEY HERNIA SPECIALISTS CLINIC · Jun 18, 2013
Trial Information
Current as of August 28, 2025
Unknown status
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This study will compare the extraperitoneal dissection during single-port laparoscopic total extraperitoneal repair of inguinal/femoral hernias using the traditional balloon dissection and the telescopic dissection techniques.
Laparoscopic hernia repair was first introduced in 1990. The uptake rate was slow to start off with such that in 1994 only 9.7% of all inguinal hernias were performed laparoscopically However, in 2012, the figure now stands at 48% Australia-wide. (www.medicareaustralia.gov.au). Indeed, in the State of New South Wales this figure stands at 51%, which means that it is ...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • - all patients referred with inguinal/femoral hernias
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • • workers Compensation cases
- • previous extraperitoneal intervention
- • unfit for a general anaesthetic
- • strangulated hernias
About The Sydney Hernia Specialists Clinic
The Sydney Hernia Specialists Clinic is a leading medical facility dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of hernias. With a team of experienced surgeons and healthcare professionals, the clinic specializes in providing innovative surgical solutions and comprehensive care tailored to the unique needs of each patient. Committed to advancing hernia treatment through clinical research and trials, the clinic aims to enhance patient outcomes and improve surgical techniques. By prioritizing safety, efficacy, and patient satisfaction, the Sydney Hernia Specialists Clinic stands at the forefront of hernia care in Australia.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Guildford, New South Wales, Australia
Potts Point, New South Wales, Australia
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Wayne J Hawthorne, MD
Study Chair
The Unviversity of Sydney
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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