Minimally Invasive Techniques in Ventral Hernioplasty

Launched by ASSIUT UNIVERSITY · Feb 2, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The clinical trial titled "Minimally Invasive Techniques in Ventral Hernioplasty" is designed to study different surgical methods for repairing ventral hernias, which are bulges that can occur in the abdominal wall. The focus of the trial is to compare how well these techniques work in terms of reducing pain after surgery, preventing infections, shortening hospital stays, and avoiding complications like mesh migration (where the surgical material moves from its intended position). Researchers will also look at the pros and cons of each surgical method, including how easy they are to perform, their costs, and any technical challenges involved.

To be eligible for this trial, participants need to be at least 18 years old and able to provide informed consent. They must have a ventral hernia, which can include various types such as umbilical (belly button area), paraumbilical, epigastric (above the belly button), spigelian, or incisional hernias. However, individuals with certain conditions like inguinal hernias, previous hernia repairs, or large defects will not qualify. If you choose to participate, you can expect to receive care from experienced medical professionals and contribute to understanding the best ways to treat ventral hernias. This research could help improve surgical outcomes for many patients in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • • Able to give informed consent for inclusion in the study
• • Age of the patient : above 18 years
• • Any type of ventral hernia including umbilical,paraumbilical,epigastric,spigelian and incisional hernias
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • • Patients with inguinal hernia.
• • Strangulated or obstructed hernia.
• • Previous mesh hernia repair.
• • Loss of abdominal domain.
• • Infected or contaminated field.
• • Defect size more than 10cm.