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Outpatient Repair of Small Reducible Ventral Hernias Using Local Anesthesia: A Pilot Study

NCT07514273 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 35

Last updated 2026-04-07

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Primary midline hernias, including umbilical and epigastric hernias, are prevalent surgical conditions, necessitating intervention. The optimal choice of anesthesia for umbilical and epigastric hernia repair remains an area of uncertainty. This pilot study focuses on the management of primary midline hernias, specifically umbilical and epigastric hernias, with an emphasis on anesthesia choice and repair techniques. Debates persist regarding the timing of elective repairs for primary ventral hernias. The study is prompted by the hypothesis that local anesthesia may offer superior outcomes, particularly for frail patients. While both mesh-reinforced and suture repairs are utilized, evidence supporting the superiority of mesh for small-sized hernias is limited.

A systematic review from 2017 supports the safety and feasibility of local anesthesia for umbilical hernia repair. A retrospective study indicates favorable outcomes, reduced operating time, and increased patient satisfaction with day case procedures under local anesthesia. This study aims to assess the safety and feasibility of repairing small reducible hernias using local anesthesia in the outpatient department. The investigation seeks to provide insights into the potential advantages of local anesthesia over general anesthesia in the repair of small reducible hernias. This summary succinctly outlines the key objectives, hypotheses, and methodologies of the pilot study within the specified word limit.

Conditions

  • Ventral Hernia

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Repair of small ventral hernia under lokal anesthesia

Outpatient Repair of Small Reducible Ventral Hernias Using Local Anesthesia: A Pilot Study

PROCEDURE

Hernia Repair

Suture Repair of small size ventrla hernia with 2.0 Prolene suture

PROCEDURE

OPD Repair

Hernia repair is performed in outpatient department (OPD) with local anaesthetics only, without ordinary operation theatre resources.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Region Örebro County

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-01-01
Primary Completion
2025-08-30
Completion
2025-08-30

Countries

  • Sweden

Study Locations

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