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Comparison of Laryngeal Mask Airway Versus Endotracheal Intubation in Pediatric Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

NCT07511764 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 266

Last updated 2026-04-06

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Summary

Inguinal hernia is one of the most common conditions requiring surgical intervention in childhood, with a reported lifetime prevalence of 1-4%. With the increasing use of minimally invasive techniques such as PIRS (Percutaneous Internal Ring Suturing) among laparoscopic surgical procedures, perioperative anesthesia and airway management have become a critical area of clinical decision-making. The traditional approach in pediatric laparoscopic surgery is endotracheal intubation (ETT). Although ETT provides reliable airway control, it carries certain disadvantages. In contrast, the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) is less invasive and is associated with faster recovery. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses conducted in recent years have shown that the LMA may be safe for ventilation in pediatric laparoscopy, reduces peak airway pressure, and shortens recovery time. No well-designed, multicenter study with an adequate sample size comparing the LMA and ETT in pediatric laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery has yet been conducted. This gap limits evidence-based decision-making in a clinical setting that directly impacts practice. Therefore, the aim of this study is to compare LMA and ETT in pediatric laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. In this regard, the study is unique and necessary from both clinical and academic perspectives for determining the optimal airway strategy in pediatric laparoscopy.

Conditions

  • Inguinal Hernia Repair

Interventions

PROCEDURE

General Aneasthesia

Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) or endotracheal intubation (ETT) in pediatric laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Çam Sakura Şehir Hastanesi

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Mardin Training and Research Hospital

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Dicle University

    collaborator OTHER

  • Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
1 Year
Max Age
10 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-12-01
Primary Completion
2026-04-01
Completion
2026-06-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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