Comparative Study of Staples Versus Polypropylene Sutures for Mesh Fixation in Lichenstein's Tension-free Inguinal Hernia Repair in Terms of Postoperative Pain
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare postoperative pain between staples and polypropylene sutures used for mesh fixation in patients undergoing elective Lichtenstein tension-free inguinal hernia repair.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Male
Minimum Age: 20
Maximum Age: 60
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• Male patients aged 20 to 60 years.
• Patients undergoing elective Lichtenstein tension-free mesh repair for unilateral, uncomplicated inguinal hernia (direct or indirect).
• Body Mass Index (BMI) between 19 and 30 kg/m².
• ASA physical status I, II, or III.
• Patients willing to participate and provide informed consent.
Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre
RECRUITING
Karachi
Contact Information
Primary
Asna Ursani, MBBS, FCPS Trainee
asnaursani@gmail.com
+923337885237
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-09-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-04
Participants
Target number of participants: 168
Treatments
Experimental: Staples for mesh fixation
Mesh secured with stainless steel staples during Lichenstein tension-free inguinal hernioplasty
Active_comparator: Polypropylene Suture Group
Mesh secured with polypropylene sutures during Lichensteins tension-free inguinal hernioplasty
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
Leads: Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre