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Tacker Fixation and Pain After TEP Repair

NCT07605377 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-05-26

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Summary

The role of mesh fixation in laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair remains controversial. While fixation may increase postoperative pain, concerns about recurrence in larger defects prevent its complete abandonment. This study aimed to compare absorbable tacker fixation with non-fixation in terms of postoperative pain, quality of life, and recurrence.

Conditions

  • Inguinal Hernia Unilateral
  • Postoperative Pain
  • Mesh

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Absorbable Tacker Fixation

Mesh fixation was performed using absorbable tackers during totally extraperitoneal laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.

PROCEDURE

Non-fixation Mesh Placement

Mesh was placed without fixation during totally extraperitoneal laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Antalya Health Sciences University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Onur I Dinçer, MD · General Surgery Department, Medical Park Antalya Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-01-01
Primary Completion
2024-12-01
Completion
2025-01-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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