Preventing abdominal hernias after gallbladder surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a method (using a special mesh) to help prevent an abdominal wall hernia after planned laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. If you’re at risk of developing a hernia where the surgery cuts are made, this study may help reduce that risk.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for planned laparoscopic gallbladder surgery at this hospital
- You may have a bile duct procedure during the same surgery
- Your overall health is rated lower than ASA IV
- You are not allergic or intolerant to any component of the mesh
- You do not already have an abdominal wall hernia (either new/primary or a prior incisional hernia)
- Your surgery will stay laparoscopic (not switched to open surgery), and it is not an emergency
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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