RecruitingInterventionalNot ApplicableUpdated Oct 2, 2024
Prevention of Umbilical Port-site Hernia After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Using a Prosthetic Mesh Versus Simple Suture | NCT01802229 | Trialant
CompletedInterventionalPhase 3Updated Mar 1, 2013
Prevention of Umbilical Port-site Hernia After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Using a Prosthetic Mesh Versus Simple Suture
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01802229
Lead Sponsor
Hospital General Universitario ElcheOTHER
Overall Status
Completed
Study Type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Enrollment
106Actual
Last Update Posted
Mar 1, 2013Estimated
Start Date
Jan 2011
Primary Completion Date
Dec 2012Actual
Completion Date
Dec 2012Actual
Brief Summary
The incidence of port-site hernia in patients with risk factors (obesity, elderly, diabetes and lung disorders) can be reduced by the use of a prophylactic mesh in the closure of umbilical port site.