N/A
Completed N=299
Lichtenstein Patch or Prolene Hernia System (PHS) for Inguinal Hernia Repair
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01070693 ↗Enrolled (actual)
299
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jan 2014
Primary outcomePrimary: Long-term Sequelae — 10; 13 percentage of participants
Summary
This randomised prospective study was designed to compare the convalescence and the long-term sequelae in inguinal hernia repair with either a bilayer mesh as devised by Gilbert (Prolene Hernia System®) or an onlay mesh applied according to Lichtenstein.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Long-term Sequelae |
10; 13 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Uni- or bilateral
- Primary or recurrent
Exclusion Criteria
- body-mass index over 40kg/m2, severe co-morbidities
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01070693). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.