Mesh Fixation With Intraperitoneal Tisseel

A Prospective, Controlled, Randomized, Patient and Evaluator Blinded Study to Evaluate Pain and Recovery in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Umbilical Hernia Repair by Fixing the Mesh With Tisseel Versus Tackers

The purpose of this study is to determine whether mesh fixation in laparoscopic umbilical hernia repair with fibrin glue is superior to tacks in terms of postoperative pain and recovery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age: 18-85 years and Danish speaking
• Umbilical hernia Ø 1.5 - 5 cm at preoperative clinical examination
• ASA group I-III

Exclusion Criteria:

• Former laparoscopic umbilical herniotomy
• Incarceration
• Drug/alcohol abuse/ongoing use of strong analgesic
• Bad compliance
• Liver disease Child-Pugh stage B/C
• Immunodeficiency (ex. steroid use)
• Pregnancy
• Other hernias recognized perop. and operated on at the same operation
• Lack of consent