Laparoscopic vs. open hernia repair in children
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to repair a hernia in children: laparoscopic surgery (using a small camera) and open surgery (a traditional cut). It aims to see which is more effective and cost-effective.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is between 0 and 16 years old.
- Your child has a hernia on only one side that has not been repaired before.
- The hernia is not stuck (incarcerated) and does not need emergency surgery.
- Your child does not have a recurrent hernia (a hernia that came back after repair).
- Your child does not have a ventricular-peritoneal drain (a tube to drain fluid from the brain).
- Your child's testicles are in the normal position (not undescended).
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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