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TEP Versus Open Minimal Suture Repair for the Sportsman's Groin (SPORT)
Sportsman's hernia is defined as a weakness or disruption of the posterior wall of the inguinal canal. Open hernia repair with or without mesh or laparoscopic techniques with mesh have been advocated in the treatment of sportsman's hernia and associated athletic pubalgia. The results of the operative treatment from single centers are reported to be good to excellent in between 70 - 90% of patients with the most promising results reported using an open minimal repair (OMR) technique. There are no randomized trials comparing open versus laparoscopic techniques regarding time for recovery and relief of pain. The aim of this randomized study is to compare the effectiveness of OMR technique in local or spinal anesthesia to endoscopic Total ExtraPeritoneal (TEP) technique in general anesthesia for the treatment of Sportsman´s hernia/athletic pubalgia. The primary endpoint is patient being free from intractable groin pain during sports activity or daily work four weeks after surgery.
Details
| Lead sponsor | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Phase | NA |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 65 |
| Start date | Wed Dec 03 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| Completion | Thu Sep 14 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
Conditions
- Hernia
Interventions
- Total ExtraPeritoneal
- Open minimal suture repair
Countries
United Kingdom