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To determine if there is a difference in the quality of life in between patients who undergoes laparoscopic totally extra-peritoneal (TEP) or modified Lichtenstein hernioplasty
Patients presenting with reducible inguinal hernias will be randomized between open or laparoscopic repair groups. The primary outcome will be the quality of life scores. Patients will be followed-up for 12 months.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open modified Lichtenstein repair | Active Comparator | Patients will undergo open repair of their inguinal hernias |
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| Laparoscopic TEP inguinal hernia repair | Active Comparator | Patients will undergo laparoscopic repair of their inguinal hernias |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Lichtenstein Hernioplasty | Procedure |
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| Laparoscopic TEP Hernioplasty |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of life | Carolina Comfort Scale | 12 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Operating time | 12 months | |
| Duration of hospitalization | 12 months | |
| Complications |
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Inclusion Criteria:
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D006552 | Hernia, Inguinal |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D046449 | Hernia, Abdominal |
| D006547 | Hernia |
| D020763 | Pathological Conditions, Anatomical |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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| Procedure |
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| 12 monthts |
| Recurrence | Recurrence of hernia after repair | 12 months |