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TransREctus Sheath PrePeritoneal Procedure (TREPP) for Inguinal Hernia Repair

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllAssiut University
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Inguinal hernia repair remains one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures worldwide. Tension-free repair with mesh augmentation is the predominant treatment option, either achieved by preperitoneal laparoscopic hernioplasty or Lichtenstein procedure (LP). As the recurrence rate is reduced to less than 5 % after mesh repair, nowadays, long-term morbidity associated with open inguinal hernia repair is mainly related to chronic postoperative inguinal pain (CPIP). Despite many hypotheses about the possible causes for CPIP, there is now consensus that involvement of inguinal nerves plays a major role. The trans rectus sheath extra-peritoneal procedure (TREPP) is a minimally invasive open approach utilizing the rectus sheath to access the preperitoneal space. It has shown promise in providing effective repair with potential advantages in cosmesis, postoperative pain, and recurrenc

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults with primary unilateral or bilateral inguinal hernia Exclusion Criteria: * Strangulated hernias. * Severe comorbidities precluding surgery ((ASA Class IV,V)
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What it tests

  • trans rectus sheath extra-peritoneal procedure (TREPP)
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Where

1 site
Faculty of Medicine-Assiut University -Assiut-Egypt
Asyut, Egypt
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