An Efficiency/Safety Study of Surgical Tissue Glue to Treat Inguinal Hernias

Cyanoacrylate Fixation for Laparoscopic Repair of Inguinal Hernias: a Prospective, Multicenter Registry

Prospective, multicenter, observational registry to collect data of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair using surgical tissue glue fixation. The objective is to determine the prevalence of chronic pain at 1 year.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient is older than 18 years.
• Written informed consent is obtained from patient.
• Patient is able to complete the EQ-5D questionnaire.
• Patient has a primary unilateral or primary bilateral inguinal hernia- Mesh fixation is established with solely surgical tissue glue (Ifbond™).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient has a recurrent inguinal hernia.
• Patient is treated using the Lichtenstein technique.
• Mesh fixation with sutures, tacks, absorbable tacks or clips.
• Patient is allergic to components of surgical tissue glue (Ifbond™).
• Patient has a life expectancy of less than 1 year.