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N/ACompleted· 40 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Telescopic Dissection +1 moreprocedure
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Telescopic Dissection vs. Balloon Dissection During Laparoscopic TEP Inguinal Hernia Repair

The Cleveland Clinic·interventional·Posted Sep 8, 2017·Updated Jul 22, 2020

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Telescopic Dissection and Balloon Dissection for Inguinal Hernia. Completed, enrolled 40 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if the surgical technique for creation of extraperitoneal space during laparoscopic TEP inguinal hernia repair (telescopic dissection or balloon dissection) has an impact on operative times, early postoperative pain scores, surgical complications and rate of hernia recurrence following laparoscopic TEP inguinal hernia repair.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsInguinal Hernia
CountriesUnited States
Collaborators--

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedSep 8, 2017
Enrollment StartAug 28, 2017
Primary CompletionJul 6, 2019
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1.9 yearsPosted 8.8 years ago

Interventions

Telescopic Dissectionprocedure

Creation of extraperitoneal space with blunt dissection using the laparoscopic probe

Balloon Dissectiondevice

Creation of extraperitoneal space with aid of the disposable Spacemaker balloon dissector